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Frank Sobey
Director/Board Member at
EMPIRE COMPANY LIMITED
Net worth: 49 M $ as of 2026-03-30
Profile
Mr. Frank C.
Sobey is an Independent Director at Empire Co. Ltd., an Independent Director at Sobeys, Inc. and a President at ECL Properties Ltd. He is on the Board of Directors at Empire Co. Ltd., Sobeys, Inc., Aberdeen Health Foundation, National Arts Center Foundation and The Sobey Art Foundation.
Mr. Sobey was previously employed as a Chairman by Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust, a Trustee by Wajax Income Fund, and a Chairman by The Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation.
He also served on the board at Canada-US Fulbright Program Foundation and FPI Ltd.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 1,363,985 ( 1.06% ) | 49 M $ | 2026-03-30 | |
| 2025-07-03 | 7,794 ( 0.01% ) | 279 259 $ | 2026-03-30 |
Frank Sobey active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| EMPIRE COMPANY LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
Sobeys, Inc.
 Sobeys, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Retails food and grocery items | Director/Board Member | 2006-12-31 |
ECL Properties Ltd.
 ECL Properties Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of Empire Co. Ltd., ECL Properties Ltd. is a Canadian company identified with Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), which manages a diversified portfolio of commercial, residential, retail, and mixed-use properties totaling approximately 18.9 million square feet. The company is based in Dieppe, Canada. The portfolio includes grocery-anchored retail centers, retail-related industrial spaces, and mixed-use residential developments. Crombie REIT integrates environmental, social, and governance principles, maintains certifications, and pursues targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company engages with communities, supports health and social organizations, and promotes collaborative landlord-tenant relationships to improve energy efficiency. | President | 1980-12-31 |
National Arts Center Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
The Sobey Art Foundation
 The Sobey Art Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as an art foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
Aberdeen Health Foundation
 Aberdeen Health Foundation Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Frank Sobey
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| CROMBIE REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST | Chairman | 2019-05-08 |
Wajax Income Fund
 Wajax Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Director/Board Member | 2010-10-04 |
FPI Ltd.
 FPI Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells seafood products | Director/Board Member | 2005-10-19 |
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Experiences
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Private companies
Connections
51
1st degree connections
11
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Members of the board
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Empire Co. Ltd.
 Empire Co. Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Engages in food retailing and corporate investment activities | Retail Trade |
FPI Ltd.
FPI Ltd. Food: Meat/Fish/DairyConsumer Non-Durables Produces and sells seafood products | Consumer Non-Durables |
Sobeys, Inc.
Sobeys, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Retails food and grocery items | Retail Trade |
Wajax Income Fund
Wajax Income Fund Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Closed-End Investment Fund/Investment Trust | Miscellaneous |
Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust
 Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust Real Estate Investment TrustsFinance Operates as a Real Estate Investment Trust/REIT | Finance |
Canada-US Fulbright Program Foundation | |
ECL Properties Ltd.
ECL Properties Ltd. Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Part of Empire Co. Ltd., ECL Properties Ltd. is a Canadian company identified with Crombie Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT), which manages a diversified portfolio of commercial, residential, retail, and mixed-use properties totaling approximately 18.9 million square feet. The company is based in Dieppe, Canada. The portfolio includes grocery-anchored retail centers, retail-related industrial spaces, and mixed-use residential developments. Crombie REIT integrates environmental, social, and governance principles, maintains certifications, and pursues targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The company engages with communities, supports health and social organizations, and promotes collaborative landlord-tenant relationships to improve energy efficiency. | Finance |
The Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation
 The Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Dalhousie Medical Research Foundation is a company that operates in the Non-Profit & Charitable Organizations industry. It is based in Halifax, Canada. | Commercial Services |
National Arts Center Foundation | |
Aberdeen Health Foundation
Aberdeen Health Foundation Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Health Services |
The Sobey Art Foundation
The Sobey Art Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as an art foundation | Miscellaneous |
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