Robert Berner
Director/Board Member at VINTAGE WINE ESTATES, INC.
Net worth: 279 922 $ as of 2024-03-30
Profile
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 johnnie-O, Inc. and Diversified Distribution Systems LLC.
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.
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
VINTAGE WINE ESTATES INC
1.30% | 2023-12-20 | 777,561 ( 1.30% ) | 279 922 $ | 2024-03-30 |
Robert Berner active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| VINTAGE WINE ESTATES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2019-06-30 |
Bespoke Capital Partners LLC
 Bespoke Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bespoke Capital Partners LLC (Bespoke Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Robert L Berner and Mark W B Harms. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with an additional offices in the United States. | Founder | 2013-12-31 |
Vinventions LLC
 Vinventions LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Vinventions LLC provides wine closure solutions to enhance the wine experience for their customers. The private company is based in Zebulon, NC and has subsidiaries in Italy and Belgium. The company aims to offer the appropriate solution for wine bottling and quality needs, with the goal of improving every bottle. | Director/Board Member | - |
24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc.
 24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services 24 Hour Fitness USA Inc. owns and operates fitness centers. It offers personal fitness training programs for its members. Its amenities and services for members and guests include cardio, strength, and functional training equipment with personal viewing screens on select machines; cycle and group X rooms; a gull-sized basketball court; an outdoor lap pool; a whirlpool, steam room, and sauna facility; kids’ club babysitting service for children; a retail shop; and towel services. It also provides aerobic and step, boot camp, cycling, dance, kick boxing, mind and body, senior fitness, strength, water, and Zumba classes. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Robert Berner
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| WATSCO, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2011-09-29 |
Ripplewood Investments LLC
 Ripplewood Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1995 by Tim Collins, Ripplewood Investments LLC is a New York-based private equity company with an additional office in Tokyo | Private Equity Investor | 2007-02-28 |
Charterhouse Group, Inc.
 Charterhouse Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1973, Charterhouse Group International, Inc. is a private equity firm headquartered in New York City. | Private Equity Investor | 2000-02-29 |
Morgan Stanley Venture Partners
 Morgan Stanley Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Morgan Stanley Venture Partners (MSVP) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Merchant Banking, which is ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MWD) founded in 1986.The firm is headquartered in New York. | Private Equity Investor | 1996-02-29 |
CVC Capital Partners (US), Inc.
 CVC Capital Partners (US), Inc. Investment ManagersFinance CVC Capital Partners (US), Inc. provides investment advisory services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Chairman | - |
Training of Robert Berner
| University of Notre Dame | Undergraduate Degree |
| Northwestern University | Masters Business Admin |
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Linked companies
| Listed companies | 2 |
|---|---|
| WATSCO, INC. | Producer Manufacturing |
| VINTAGE WINE ESTATES, INC. | Consumer Non-Durables |
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Charterhouse Group, Inc.
Charterhouse Group, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1973, Charterhouse Group International, Inc. is a private equity firm headquartered in New York City. | Finance |
Ripplewood Investments LLC
Ripplewood Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Founded in 1995 by Tim Collins, Ripplewood Investments LLC is a New York-based private equity company with an additional office in Tokyo | Finance |
johnnie-O, Inc.
 johnnie-O, Inc. Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Johnnie-O, Inc. manufactures and sells apparel and accessories. It provides classic, casual, and formal attire for men and children. The company was founded by John O?Donnell in 2005 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. | Retail Trade |
Shaklee Global Group, Inc.
 Shaklee Global Group, Inc. Pharmaceuticals: MajorHealth Technology Shaklee Global Group, Inc. engages in the manufacture and sale of nutritional supplements, home care, and personal care products. It operates through the following geographical segments: Japan, North America, and Other Asia. The company was founded on May 2, 1975 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. | Health Technology |
24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc.
24 Hour Fitness USA, Inc. Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services 24 Hour Fitness USA Inc. owns and operates fitness centers. It offers personal fitness training programs for its members. Its amenities and services for members and guests include cardio, strength, and functional training equipment with personal viewing screens on select machines; cycle and group X rooms; a gull-sized basketball court; an outdoor lap pool; a whirlpool, steam room, and sauna facility; kids’ club babysitting service for children; a retail shop; and towel services. It also provides aerobic and step, boot camp, cycling, dance, kick boxing, mind and body, senior fitness, strength, water, and Zumba classes. The company was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in San Ramon, CA. | Consumer Services |
Morgan Stanley Venture Partners
Morgan Stanley Venture Partners Investment ManagersFinance Morgan Stanley Venture Partners (MSVP) is a venture capital firm subsidiary of Morgan Stanley Investment Management Merchant Banking, which is ultimately owned by Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MWD) founded in 1986.The firm is headquartered in New York. | Finance |
Diversified Distribution Systems LLC
 Diversified Distribution Systems LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Diversified Distribution Systems LLC provides program management services. The firm offers sourcing management, supply program management, and outbound services for retail store supply needs. The company was founded by Ila Courtney and Peter Courtney in 1986 and is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, MN. | Distribution Services |
Vinventions LLC
Vinventions LLC Beverages: AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Vinventions LLC provides wine closure solutions to enhance the wine experience for their customers. The private company is based in Zebulon, NC and has subsidiaries in Italy and Belgium. The company aims to offer the appropriate solution for wine bottling and quality needs, with the goal of improving every bottle. | Consumer Non-Durables |
Bespoke Capital Partners LLC
Bespoke Capital Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Bespoke Capital Partners LLC (Bespoke Capital Partners) is a private equity firm founded in 2014 by Robert L Berner and Mark W B Harms. The firm is headquartered in London, United Kingdom with an additional offices in the United States. | Finance |
CVC Capital Partners (US), Inc.
CVC Capital Partners (US), Inc. Investment ManagersFinance CVC Capital Partners (US), Inc. provides investment advisory services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY. | Finance |
Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp.
 Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Bespoke Capital Acquisition Corp. is a special purpose acquisition company, which engages in the acquisition of one or more businesses or assets. The company was founded by Robert L. Berner III and Mark William Bruce Harms on July 8, 2019 and is headquartered in London, the United Kingdom. | Finance |
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