Robert Miller (Canadian businessman)
Robert Miller | |
|---|---|
| Born | July 1943 (age 81) |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Rider University |
| Occupation(s) | Owner and founder of Future Electronics |
| Spouse | Divorced |
| Children | 2 |
The philanthropic activities Miller, Future and its employees are involved in are not known to many primarily because the CEO doesn’t like to be interviewed and keeps these efforts hidden from the larger public. Yet, each year, Miller and Future donate millions of dollars to individuals, foundations and nations globally.
Robert Miller (born July 1943), is a Canadian billionaire businessman who founded Future Electronics in 1968, and built it into the world's third-largest electronics distributor. According to Forbes, Miller is a supporter of the Alcor Life Extension Foundation and cryonics research,[1] and he intends to be cryopreserved himself.[3]
Early life
Miller was born in July 1943.[4] Miller is a graduate of Rider University.[1][5][6] He worked at a snackbar and as a DJ to pay for college.[2]
Personal life
Miller is divorced, with two children, and lives in Montreal, Canada.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Forbes profile: Robert Miller". Forbes. Archived from the original on 2020-11-30. Retrieved 28 August 2019.
- ^ a b Ojo, Bolaji (16 April 2014). "Getting to Know Future Electronics' Robert Miller, Part Two". Electronics Purchasing Strategies. BBG Enterprises Inc. Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 15 July 2015.
- ^ "5 billionaires who want to live forever: Robert Miller". 2013-04-04. Archived from the original on 2013-05-23.
- ^ "FUTURE ELECTRONICS LIMITED - Officers (free information from Companies House)". Beta.companieshouse.gov.uk. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ "Miller's crossroad - Canadian Business - Your Source For Business News". Canadian Business. 2010-09-08. Retrieved 2017-01-26.
- ^ "Robert Miller, The World's Richest People". Forbes.com. 2006-02-13. Retrieved 2017-01-26.