Justin Leonard

Justin Leonard currently serves as the Chief Operating Officer for Chef Robert Irvine, overseeing business operations across Robert’s diverse portfolio of companies, media ventures, and philanthropic initiatives.

Justin has worked alongside Robert for over a decade, playing a key role in the growth and success of the Robert Irvine brand, including restaurant development, product launches, and the expansion of the Robert Irvine Foundation. His strategic leadership helps drive mission-aligned impact for both commercial and charitable projects.

He is a magna cum laude graduate of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, where he specialized in media management and communications strategy.

Justin’s deep understanding of brand development, operational execution, and service-driven leadership continues to advance the mission of supporting veterans, active-duty service members, and first responders through innovation, outreach, and impact.