Robert Irving

Robert K. Irving is a Canadian industrialist based in Moncton, New Brunswick. A grandson of Kenneth Colin Irving and son of James Irving and Jean E. S. Irving, Robert is responsible for several businesses within the "Irving Group of Companies" with operations extending across North America.

He is co-CEO of J.D. Irving Limited. He is president of Irving Tissue (operated in coordination with its supplier, J.D. Irving Limited)

• • Majesta, Royale brands
• Irving Personal Care

He is president of Cavendish Farms, which has french fry and frozen food plants in North Dakota, Lethbridge, AB, Wheatley, ON and Prince Edward Island

• Midland Transport
  • Midland Courier

He is president of the Moncton Wildcats, a QMJHL franchise

Other businesses Robert Irving is 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).

Robert Irving is also a major benefactor and fundraiser for causes such as The Moncton Hospital, the Atlantic Cancer Research Institute and the University of Moncton. Both Robert and his brother, James D. Irving, are co-CEO of J.D. Irving Ltd. based out of Saint John, New Brunswick and their sister, Mary Jean Irving, is the owner of Master Packaging and Indian River Farms, which are closely tied to his companies. He resides in Moncton, New Brunswick with his wife Jill Irving and their four children Megan, Meredith, Olivia & R.J. (Robert James).