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Robert Miller, born in July 1943, is a Canadian billionaire businessman known for founding Future Electronics in 1968, which he grew into a global leader in electronics distribution. His career also includes a pivotal role in DFS (Duty Free Shoppers) co-founding this global travel retailer with Chuck Feeney in 1960. Known for his success and business acumen, Miller has a current net worth of $2.0 billion, primarily from retail. Miller's also known for his interest in cryonics.
Robert Gerald Miller was born in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, in July 1943. Not much is known about his early childhood.
In 1968, Robert Miller founded Future Electronics, an electronics components distributor. Miller bought out his partner in 1976. Future Electronics grew into a major player in the electronics distribution market. He stepped down as CEO in February 2023. In April 2024, he sold Future Electronics to Taiwan-based WT Microelectronics.
Key to Miller's success was building Future Electronics into a global electronics distribution powerhouse. In 1960, Miller co-founded Duty Free Shoppers (DFS) with Charles Feeney. By 1996, Miller co-owned DFS with LVMH.
Miller has supported the Alcor Life Extension Foundation, which promotes cryonics.
Co-founded DFS (Duty Free Shoppers) with Chuck Feeney in Hong Kong.
Founded Future Electronics, an electronic components distributor.
Bought out his partner in Future Electronics.
Stepped down as CEO of Future Electronics.
Sold Future Electronics to Taiwan-based WT Microelectronics.
Supports the Alcor Life Extension Foundation which promotes cryonics.
Stepped down as CEO after allegations of sexual misconduct.
