Kenneth Irving is a Canadian business executive known for his tenure as CEO of Irving Oil until 2010. Under his leadership, the company expanded its operations and maintained its status as a major player in the North American energy sector. Irving Oil, founded by his grandfather K.C. Irving in 1924, is a privately owned company headquartered in Saint John, New Brunswick. The company operates Canada’s largest refinery and has a significant presence in the northeastern United States.

After stepping down from Irving Oil in 2010, Kenneth took time to focus on personal well-being and family. He has since become an advocate for mental health awareness, sharing his journey to wellness in a video interview published by Thrive Global.  In the interview, he shares his personal journey with mental health.

Kenneth now resides in British Columbia with his wife, Tasha vanderLinde Irving, and their four daughters. Tasha is a former educator and founder of Touchstone School in New Brunswick.

In recent years, Kenneth has been involved in ventures such as Rocket Science Health, a healthcare technology company he founded, which focuses on developing innovative drug delivery systems targeting neurological conditions.