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James W. Girvin

James Kenneth Irving was a Canadian billionaire businessman who served as the owner and chairman of the industrial conglomerate J. D. Irving.

Lived
1928–2024
Nationality
Canadian

James Kenneth Irving (1928–2024) was a prominent Canadian businessman and billionaire. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, he was the eldest of three sons born to the industrialist K.C. Irving, establishing his role within a prominent industrial family.

Throughout his career, Irving was closely associated with the family enterprise, serving as the owner and later the chairman of J. D. Irving. By the time of his death in June 2024, his business endeavors had amassed an estimated net worth of between $5.5 billion and $7.2 billion.

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