Robert Sobey
Net worth: 19 M $ as of 2026-04-29
Net worth: 19 M $ as of 2026-04-29
Robert G.
C.
Sobey currently works at The Sobey Art Foundation, as Chairman, Venture For Canada, as Chairman, Tate Canada Foundation, as Co-Chairman, Empire Co. Ltd., as Independent Director from 1998, Sobeys, Inc., as Independent Director from 1998, Stanfield's Ltd., as Director, Institute of Corporate Directors, as Director, World Wildlife Fund (Canada), as Director-Atlantic Council, SeaFort Capital, Inc., as Director, and Tate Americas Foundation, as Director.
Mr. Sobey also formerly worked at Lawton's Drug Stores Ltd., as President & Chief Executive Officer from 2006 to 2014, Art Gallery of Nova Scotia, as Chairman, Nova Scotia Community College, as Chairman, WildBrain Ltd., as Independent Non-Executive Director from 2010 to 2018, Olive Resource Capital, Inc., as Independent Director from 2014 to 2019, Queen's University, as Trustee, Dalhousie University, as Member-Governors Board, and Nova Scotia College of Art & Design, as Member-Governors Board.
Mr. Sobey received his undergraduate degree from Queen's University and Masters Business Admin degree from Babson College.
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-30 | 559,064 ( 0.44% ) | 19 M $ | 2026-04-29 |
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| EMPIRE COMPANY LIMITED | Director/Board Member | 1997-12-31 |
Institute of Corporate Directors
Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Director/Board Member | - |
Venture For Canada
Venture For Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supports top recent graduates | Chairman | - |
Tate Canada Foundation
Tate Canada Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Tate Canada Foundation is a company that operates in the Membership Organizations industry. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. | Chairman | - |
World Wildlife Fund (Canada)
World Wildlife Fund (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in promoting the preservation and protection of the environment and wildlife | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Stanfield's Ltd.
Stanfield's Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes underwear and sport and safety apparel | Director/Board Member | - |
Tate Americas Foundation
Tate Americas Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Tate Americas Foundation is a company based in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | - |
The Sobey Art Foundation
The Sobey Art Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as an art foundation | Chairman | - |
Sobeys, Inc.
Sobeys, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Retails food and grocery items | Director/Board Member | 1997-12-31 |
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| Private companies | 19 |
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Empire Co. Ltd.
Empire Co. Ltd. Food RetailRetail Trade Engages in food retailing and corporate investment activities | Retail Trade |
Sobeys, Inc.
Sobeys, Inc. Food RetailRetail Trade Retails food and grocery items | Retail Trade |
Stanfield's Ltd.
Stanfield's Ltd. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures and distributes underwear and sport and safety apparel | Consumer Non-Durables |
WildBrain Ltd.
WildBrain Ltd. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Engages in production and distribution of film & television programs and operates television stations | Consumer Services |
Queen's University
Queen's University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Babson College
Babson College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Nova Scotia College of Art & Design
Nova Scotia College of Art & Design Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Lawton's Drug Stores Ltd.
Lawton's Drug Stores Ltd. Drugstore ChainsRetail Trade Owns and operates retail pharmaceutical drug stores | Retail Trade |
Institute of Corporate Directors
Institute of Corporate Directors Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Promotes governance and develops leadership skills | Commercial Services |
World Wildlife Fund (Canada)
World Wildlife Fund (Canada) Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Engages in promoting the preservation and protection of the environment and wildlife | Commercial Services |
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia
Art Gallery of Nova Scotia Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a museum for art galleries | Consumer Services |
Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia Community College Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
SeaFort Capital, Inc.
SeaFort Capital, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Seafort invests in lower middle market companies located in Canada. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of business and industrial industries. It provides financing for buyouts. | Finance |
Tate Americas Foundation
Tate Americas Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Tate Americas Foundation is a company based in New York, NY. | Miscellaneous |
The Sobey Art Foundation
The Sobey Art Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Operates as an art foundation | Miscellaneous |
Olive Resource Capital, Inc.
Olive Resource Capital, Inc. Precious MetalsNon-Energy Minerals Provides investment services | Non-Energy Minerals |
Venture For Canada
Venture For Canada Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as non-profit organization that recruits, trains and supports top recent graduates | Commercial Services |
Tate Canada Foundation
Tate Canada Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Tate Canada Foundation is a company that operates in the Membership Organizations industry. The company is based in Toronto, Canada. | Commercial Services |
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