Robert Irving (industrialist)
Robert Irving | |
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| President of the Moncton Wildcats | |
| In office May 28, 1996 – May 19, 2026 | |
| Preceded by | John Graham |
| Co-CEO of J. D. Irving & President of Cavendish Farms | |
| In office 1992–2026 | |
| Preceded by | K. C. Irving |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Kenneth Irving December 3, 1954 Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Died | May 19, 2026 (aged 71) Moncton, New Brunswick, Canada |
| Relations | Irving family |
| Education | Acadia University |
Robert Kenneth Irving ONB (December 3, 1954 – May 19, 2026) was a Canadian businessman and philanthropist, based in Moncton, New Brunswick. A member of the prominent Irving family, he was a grandson of Kenneth Colin Irving and son of James K. Irving[1] and Jean E. Irving.
Robert was responsible for several businesses within the "Irving Group of Companies" with operations extending across North America.
Life and career
Robert Irving was co-CEO of J.D. Irving Limited. He also served as the president of Irving Tissue,[2] operated in coordination with its supplier, J.D. Irving Limited, which has the Majesta and Royale brands and Irving Personal Care.
Irving was president of Cavendish Farms, which has french fry and frozen food plants in North Dakota, Lethbridge, Alberta, Wheatley, Ontario and Prince Edward Island.[3] He was co-chief executive officer of Midland Transport,[4] and president of Midland Courier,[5] both of which are shipping companies. He was president of the Moncton Wildcats, a QMJHL franchise.[6]
Other businesses Robert Irving was responsible for include Cavendish Produce (which provides fresh produce for the retail and restaurant sector), Cavendish Agri (a supplier of agricultural fertilizers, chemicals and agricultural solutions) and Protrans (a supplier of contract services, labor and professional expertise). Both Irving and his brother, Jim, were co-CEOs of J.D. Irving Ltd., which is based out of Saint John, New Brunswick.
He was made a Member of the Order of New Brunswick (ONB) in 2024.[7]
Irving died from cancer in Moncton, New Brunswick, on May 19, 2026, at the age of 71.[8]
References
- ↑ "Secretive family dynasty mourns loss of leading member". Campden FB. London: Campden Publishing Ltd. July 22, 2010. ISSN 2040-8900. OCLC 368200153. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
- ↑ Cummins, Julianna (December 29, 2010). "Project expansion nearing completion". New Brunswick Business Journal. Fredericton, N.B: Whiddy Pub. Co. ISSN 0829-5239. OCLC 290947609. Archived from the original on July 8, 2011. Retrieved January 1, 2011. This is no longer available at WayBackMachine
- ↑ "Cavendish Farms unveils new Bio-Gas Facility" (PDF) (Press release). Cavendish Farms. July 7, 2009. Retrieved January 1, 2011.
- ↑ "Robert Irving's email & phone | Midland Transport's Co-Chief Executive Officer contact info". Datanyze.
- ↑ "Midland Courier | Dieppe | Canada | Transport Services". www.transportservices.info.
- ↑ "Wildcats reflect and look forward". Retrieved January 1, 2011.
- ↑ "2024 recipients of the Order of New Brunswick announced" (Press release). Government of New Brunswick. August 5, 2024. Archived from the original on May 20, 2026. Retrieved September 22, 2024.
- ↑ Magee, Shane (May 19, 2026). "Robert K. Irving dies at 71". CBC News. Retrieved May 19, 2026.