David A. Ganong
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David A. Ganong, is the former president and current Chairman of the Board of Ganong Bros.
, the oldest chocolate manufacturing company in Canada
. He graduated with a BA degree from the University of New Brunswick
in 1965 then earned his MBA degree University of Western Ontario
.
In 1977 he replaced his uncle, R. Whidden Ganong
, as president of the company. In 1984-85, David Ganong served as Chairman of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
. http://www.apec-econ.ca/annual/918932.pdf In 1990 he oversaw the building of a modern new plant. It’s success was followed by a further expansion in 2003. He was named a Member of the Order of Canada
in 2005 and was inducted into the Canadian Professional Sales Association Hall of Fame in 1999. In 2008 David Ganong stepped down as president, but maintained an advisory role as Chairman on the company’s board and remains the controlling shareholder.
David Ganong is a member of the Board of Governors of the University of New Brunswick and he and his wife Diane have provided financial support to the University.
Ganong Bros.
Ganong Bros., Limited is Canada's oldest candy company; it was founded by James and Gilbert Ganong in 1873 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick where it is based to this day. The primary product is boxed chocolates...
, the oldest chocolate manufacturing company in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. He graduated with a BA degree from the University of New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick
The University of New Brunswick is a Canadian university located in the province of New Brunswick. UNB is the oldest English language university in Canada and among the first public universities in North America. The university has two main campuses: the original campus founded in 1785 in...
in 1965 then earned his MBA degree University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
.
In 1977 he replaced his uncle, R. Whidden Ganong
R. Whidden Ganong
Rendol Whidden Ganong, was a Canadian businessman from the Province of New Brunswick. Known as Whidden, he was born in the border town of St. Stephen, the eldest son of Berla Frances Whidden and Arthur D. Ganong....
, as president of the company. In 1984-85, David Ganong served as Chairman of the Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
Atlantic Provinces Economic Council
The Atlantic Provinces Economic Council is a Canadian independent, non-partisan research and educational institution founded in 1954 whose objective is to promote the economic development of Atlantic Canada.It accomplishes this by:...
. http://www.apec-econ.ca/annual/918932.pdf In 1990 he oversaw the building of a modern new plant. It’s success was followed by a further expansion in 2003. He was named a Member of the Order of Canada
Order of Canada
The Order of Canada is a Canadian national order, admission into which is, within the system of orders, decorations, and medals of Canada, the second highest honour for merit...
in 2005 and was inducted into the Canadian Professional Sales Association Hall of Fame in 1999. In 2008 David Ganong stepped down as president, but maintained an advisory role as Chairman on the company’s board and remains the controlling shareholder.
David Ganong is a member of the Board of Governors of the University of New Brunswick and he and his wife Diane have provided financial support to the University.