Robert Berner

Directeur/Membre du Conseil chez VINTAGE WINE ESTATES, INC.

64 ans

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Consumer Services

Producer Manufacturing

Profil

Robert L.
Berner is the founder of Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp.
(founded in 2019) and held the title of Director.
He is also the founder of Bespoke Capital Partners LLC.
Currently, Mr. Berner is a Director at 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc., Vinventions LLC, and Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. as an Independent Director since 2019.
In his former positions, he served as Chairman at Diversified Distribution Systems LLC and johnnie-O, Inc. He was also a Director at Watsco, Inc., Shaklee Global Group, Inc., and Morgan Stanley Venture Partners.
Additionally, he held the role of Managing Director at Charterhouse Group, Inc. and Ripplewood Investments LLC.
Mr. Berner was a Partner at CVC Capital Partners (US), Inc. from 2007 to 2010.
He completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Notre Dame in 1983 and obtained an MBA from Northwestern University in 1986.

Postes actifs de Robert Berner

Sociétés	Poste	Début
VINTAGE WINE ESTATES, INC.	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	01/07/2019
Bespoke Capital Partners LLC Bespoke Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bespoke Capital Partners invests in companies located across the globe with a transaction size excess of USD 2 billion. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of branded consumer products and services, business services and supply chain, fitness, wellness and healthy living, gaming and leisure, and hospitality, travel and tourism. It participates in buyout stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 25 - 250 million.	Fondateur	01/01/2014
Vinventions LLC Vinventions LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Operates screwcap production business	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	-
24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Owns and operates fitness centers	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	-

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Sociétés	Poste	Fin
WATSCO, INC.	Directeur/Membre du Conseil	30/09/2011
Ripplewood Investments LLC Ripplewood Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ripplewood first identifies a promising industry segment and then partners with an experienced senior industry executive to search for attractive targets, complete acquisitions and implement post-closing value enhancements. The firm has invested in a number of industries including auto parts, automotive retailing, consumer electronics, direct marketing, financial services, food and consumer products, music and entertainment, specialty chemicals, technology and telecom services.	Private Equity Investor	01/03/2007
Charterhouse Group, Inc. Charterhouse Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Charterhouse Group focuses on actively acquiring and managing middle-market companies in the business services, healthcare services and consumer products and services sectors. The firm seeks to invest in established, middle-market businesses with enterprise values of $50 million to $300 million through a variety of private equity transactions. While their concentration is on buyouts and build-ups, they also pursue growth capital financing opportunities. In addition, Charterhouse always considers prospective platform investments where the enterprise value is initially less than $50 million if the company is well-positioned for rapid growth through a build-up strategy in which add-on acquisitions are identifiable and achievable within the specific industry. In addition, in select instances the firm participates in larger transactions through co-investments with their limited partners, strategic corporate partners or with other financial investors where they are able to utilize one of their 'Charterhouse Entrepreneurs' to play a significant management or board director role. Currently, Charterhouse also sources a significant number of opportunities to make minority preferred stock investments in entrepreneur-owned, closely-held and sponsor-controlled deals, as well as in public entities. The firm is interested in exploring these types of non-control situations, with emphasis on situations in which high-quality companies are unable to tap the strained financial markets. Charterhouse generally seeks to invest at least $20 million in such opportunities. When considering investment opportunities, Charterhouse typically looks for the following: (1) superior, highly motivated management teams with proven track records of success in the same or within a related industry (2) favorable industry dynamics that will support revenue and earnings growth (3) leading positions in a sizable or rapidly growing and/or shifting market (4) sustainable competitive advantages such as brand recognition or proprietary products, services, processes or customer relationships (5) scalable business models and (6) the ability to exert significant board influence or control. The firm seeks to invest in middle-market businesses through a variety of private equity transactions including buyouts, buildups and growth capital. They look for companies with enterprise value between $75 million and $300 billion. They always consider smaller investments and they participate in larger transactions through co-investments with their limited partner base or through other strategic relationships.	Private Equity Investor	01/03/2000
Morgan Stanley Venture Partners Morgan Stanley Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance MVSP invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology, healthcare, consumer and digital media. It participates in growth stage capital requirements.	Private Equity Investor	01/03/1996
CVC Capital Partners (US), Inc. CVC Capital Partners (US), Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services	Président	-

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Watsco, Inc. Watsco, Inc. Building ProductsProducer Manufacturing Distributes central air conditioning, heating and refrigeration equipment	Producer Manufacturing
Charterhouse Group, Inc. Charterhouse Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Charterhouse Group focuses on actively acquiring and managing middle-market companies in the business services, healthcare services and consumer products and services sectors. The firm seeks to invest in established, middle-market businesses with enterprise values of $50 million to $300 million through a variety of private equity transactions. While their concentration is on buyouts and build-ups, they also pursue growth capital financing opportunities. In addition, Charterhouse always considers prospective platform investments where the enterprise value is initially less than $50 million if the company is well-positioned for rapid growth through a build-up strategy in which add-on acquisitions are identifiable and achievable within the specific industry. In addition, in select instances the firm participates in larger transactions through co-investments with their limited partners, strategic corporate partners or with other financial investors where they are able to utilize one of their 'Charterhouse Entrepreneurs' to play a significant management or board director role. Currently, Charterhouse also sources a significant number of opportunities to make minority preferred stock investments in entrepreneur-owned, closely-held and sponsor-controlled deals, as well as in public entities. The firm is interested in exploring these types of non-control situations, with emphasis on situations in which high-quality companies are unable to tap the strained financial markets. Charterhouse generally seeks to invest at least $20 million in such opportunities. When considering investment opportunities, Charterhouse typically looks for the following: (1) superior, highly motivated management teams with proven track records of success in the same or within a related industry (2) favorable industry dynamics that will support revenue and earnings growth (3) leading positions in a sizable or rapidly growing and/or shifting market (4) sustainable competitive advantages such as brand recognition or proprietary products, services, processes or customer relationships (5) scalable business models and (6) the ability to exert significant board influence or control. The firm seeks to invest in middle-market businesses through a variety of private equity transactions including buyouts, buildups and growth capital. They look for companies with enterprise value between $75 million and $300 billion. They always consider smaller investments and they participate in larger transactions through co-investments with their limited partner base or through other strategic relationships.	Finance
Ripplewood Investments LLC Ripplewood Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ripplewood first identifies a promising industry segment and then partners with an experienced senior industry executive to search for attractive targets, complete acquisitions and implement post-closing value enhancements. The firm has invested in a number of industries including auto parts, automotive retailing, consumer electronics, direct marketing, financial services, food and consumer products, music and entertainment, specialty chemicals, technology and telecom services.	Finance
University of Notre Dame University of Notre Dame Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
johnnie-O, Inc. johnnie-O, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Operates as an apparel company which retails clothing for men and boys	Retail Trade
Shaklee Global Group, Inc. Shaklee Global Group, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries manufactures and distributes food supplements, cosmetics and detergents	Health Technology
24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Owns and operates fitness centers	Consumer Services
Morgan Stanley Venture Partners Morgan Stanley Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance MVSP invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of technology, healthcare, consumer and digital media. It participates in growth stage capital requirements.	Finance
Northwestern University Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
Diversified Distribution Systems LLC Diversified Distribution Systems LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Provides sourcing management, supply program management, and outbound services for retail store supply needs	Distribution Services
Vinventions LLC Vinventions LLC Miscellaneous ManufacturingProducer Manufacturing Operates screwcap production business	Producer Manufacturing
Bespoke Capital Partners LLC Bespoke Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bespoke Capital Partners invests in companies located across the globe with a transaction size excess of USD 2 billion. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of branded consumer products and services, business services and supply chain, fitness, wellness and healthy living, gaming and leisure, and hospitality, travel and tourism. It participates in buyout stage capital requirements with an investment size of USD 25 - 250 million.	Finance
CVC Capital Partners (US), Inc. CVC Capital Partners (US), Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Provides investment advisory services	Finance
Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp. Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a special purpose acquisition company	Finance
Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. Vintage Wine Estates, Inc. Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Operates wineries	Consumer Non-Durables