David A. Ganong

David A.Ganong
Born (1943-09-14) September 14, 1943
St. Stephen, New Brunswick
Canada
Residence St. Stephen, New Brunswick
Education University of New Brunswick, University of Western Ontario
Occupation Businessman
Board member of Canadian Council of Chief Executive Officers
Board of Governor's, University of New Brunswick
Sun Life Financial[1]
Conference Board of Canada
North American Competitiveness Council
Religion Baptist
Spouse(s) Diane
Children Bryana, Aaron, Nicholas
Parent(s) Philip D. Ganong &
Margaret R. Alison

David A. Ganong, CM (born September 14, 1943 in St. Stephen, New Brunswick) is a Canadian business executive.

Biography

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. 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.

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