CEO
The Douglas Stewart Co. | Madison
Robert Bernier became chief executive officer of The Douglas Stewart Co. in late 2020. Previously, he was chief operating officer and vice president of operations for the Madison-based distributor and marketer of computer products, consumer electronics and school supplies.
The Douglas Stewart Co. was founded in 1950 by the former manager of the University Bookstore at the University of Wisconsin-Madison in an effort to help college bookstores source products to meet the needs of students and faculty. Today the largest education-focused distributor in North America, the company works with more than 4,500 college bookstores, academic computing centers and resellers across both higher education and K-12. The company’s U.K. subsidiary, Douglas Stewart EDU Limited, provides distribution and marketing services to vendors and resellers in Europe.
Education: Bachelor’s, McGill University
