Robert Miller (Canadian businessman)

Robert Gerald Miller
Born	Canada
Occupation(s)	Entrepreneur, business executive
Years active	1968–2023
Known for	Founder of Future Electronics

Robert Gerald Miller (born July 1943) is a Canadian billionaire entrepreneur who established Future Electronics in 1968 and expanded it into the third-largest electronics distributor worldwide. In February 2023, he resigned from his roles as president and CEO amid accusations from over two dozen women alleging that he orchestrated a scheme involving payments to underage individuals for sexual activities.

Miller is an advocate for the Alcor Life Extension Foundation and supports cryonics research, with intentions for his own cryopreservation.

Early life and career

Miller, born in July 1943, earned his degree from Rider University. While funding his studies, he took on jobs including working at a snackbar and performing as a DJ. He founded Future Electronics in 1968, which he grew into a leading global distributor of electronic components.

In 1999, authorities including the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Royal Canadian Mounted Police conducted a raid on the company during a fraud investigation. Miller characterized this action as an "unjust attack on our integrity." The organization challenged both the raid and the confiscation of documents. By 2002, the FBI and U.S. Attorney's Office declared they would not file charges.

Amid grave allegations concerning exploitation of minors, Miller stepped down as president and CEO in February 2023.

Allegations of sexual assault and arrest

In 2023, investigations by CBC/Radio Canada revealed that Miller had been subject to multiple probes over several years regarding payments made to minors for sexual encounters. His legal representatives have denied all accusations.

Following investigative reports aired on February 2, 2023, by Radio-Canada's Enquête and The Fifth Estate, Miller resigned from his positions as chairman, president, and CEO of Future Electronics.

On May 30, 2024, Miller was taken into custody facing an initial 21 charges—later increased to 24—including sexual assault, procuring sexual services for consideration, and numerous counts of sexual exploitation of minors. He entered a plea of not guilty and refuted all claims.

On June 10, 2025, due to advanced Parkinson's disease leading to cognitive impairment, Miller was deemed unfit to undergo trial.

Personal life

Miller resides in Montreal, is divorced, and has two children. His former spouse, Margaret Antonier, is a past advertising executive and real estate developer. They separated in 2005 and finalized their divorce in 2006.

In 1984, Miller acquired his residence in Westmount from Charles Bronfman, co-chair of Seagram, for $2.65 million—a transaction noted at the time as Canada's second-highest residential sale.