David and Donald Sobey came on the board in 1963 to be part of the empire built by their father, Frank Sobey, in Nova Scotia.
Rob Dexter, the chairman of Empire Co. Ltd., said in an interview to Supermarket News that the two brothers had helped the Empire make significant advances in grocery retail.
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He said the Sobey family is continuously being represented by younger generations who are currently on the board of directors. These include some children of David’s and Donald’s. Dexter also expressed that both David and Donald will continue to remain engaged with the strategic direction and decision of the company.
