Robert G. Miller

Early Life

Robert Gerald Miller was born in July 1943 in Canada. Little is known about his early life and childhood.

Rise to Success

Miller's entrepreneurial journey began in 1968 when he founded Future Electronics. He developed the company into the world's third-largest electronics distributor. Future Electronics, headquartered in Montreal, operates over 160 offices in 44 countries and employs over 5,000 people. He bought out his partner in 1976 for $500,000, after which he grew the company generating billions in annual revenue. Miller's leadership was instrumental in Future Electronics' success, achieving debt-free operations and becoming a top player in the industry without acquisitions, emphasizing employee training and supplier partnerships.

Key Business Strategies

Miller's strategies focused on inventory stocking, customer service, and global expansion into Asia. He was known for his reclusive lifestyle and media avoidance, preferring to focus on the growth and operation of Future Electronics.

Philanthropy

Miller has donated substantially to charities aiding the underprivileged and supported cryonics through organizations like the Alcor Life Extension Foundation.