- David Murdock is an American businessman and philanthropist born on April 11, 1923 in Kansas City, MO.
- David Murdock took over Castle & Cooke in 1985, a Hawaiian form that owns DOLE Food Company which specializes in producing pineapples and bananas.
- Murdock has been through four marriages and is currently married to Tracy Murdock. He had three children. David’s only surviving son Justin is the Executive Chairman of the Board and CEO of Executive Chairman of the Board. He also serves as the Senior Vice President of Investments of DOLE Food Company and Castle & Cooke.
- David Murdock helped contribute to the redevelopment of a 5.8mm-square-foot complex in Kannapolis, North Carolina. It’s a biotechnology research center called the North Carolina Research Campus.
- After the death of his third Wife Gabriele, Mr. Murdock has been involved in finding a cure for cancer, advancing nutrition and investing in the extension of the longevity of life.
