Irving Executive and Leadership Team

Michael Stewart, the Chief Financial Officer at Irving, directs all financial operations and strategic fiscal planning. Overseeing the accounting, treasury, and financial reporting departments, Stewart ensures robust financial health and compliance across the conglomerate's diverse business units. This leadership role involves managing capital allocation, optimizing investment strategies, and securing funding to support ongoing expansion and operational efficiency. By analyzing market trends and economic indicators, Michael Stewart drives financial performance and safeguards the company's assets. Stewart's expertise is critical in navigating the complexities of Irving's broad portfolio, from forestry products to shipbuilding, ensuring sustainable profitability and long-term financial stability.

Marc LeBlanc, the Division Chief Financial Officer, JD , Moncton (Irving) at Irving, manages the financial operations specific to the JD division and the Moncton region. This role involves detailed financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting for the division's distinct business activities, ensuring fiscal discipline and profitability. LeBlanc oversees financial reporting, cost management, and the implementation of financial controls tailored to the division's operational scope. By collaborating closely with divisional leadership, Marc LeBlanc provides critical financial insights to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation. This focused financial oversight is essential for optimizing the performance of the JD division and contributing to Irving's overall financial objectives within its Canadian operations.

Joseph Irving, the President & Founder at Irving, sets the overarching strategic direction and embodies the company's foundational principles. Guiding the executive team, Irving ensures the continued diversification and expansion of the conglomerate's extensive business interests, spanning forestry, transportation, shipbuilding, and consumer products. This leadership role involves championing the company's long-standing commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainable practices across all operations. By fostering strong relationships with stakeholders and driving the company's vision forward, Joseph Irving maintains Irving's position as a leading diversified enterprise. Irving's deep understanding of the company's history and future potential is instrumental in navigating market dynamics and ensuring sustained growth and operational excellence.

Edward Hacala, the Chief Technology Officer at Irving, architects the company's technological vision and digital transformation initiatives. Overseeing IT infrastructure, software development, and cybersecurity, Hacala ensures that Irving's technology stack supports its extensive operational needs across various sectors. This leadership position involves evaluating and implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance efficiency, drive innovation in product development, and maintain a competitive edge in the market. By fostering a culture of technological advancement, Edward Hacala guides the integration of digital solutions into the company's core businesses, including forestry, transportation, and industrial fabrication. Hacala's strategic direction is vital for optimizing operational workflows and unlocking new avenues for growth through technological innovation.