Neill Robinson Joins Bernhardt as EVP/GM for Residential Casegoods

Furniture World News Desk on 2/15/2023

Neill Robinson has joined Bernhardt as Executive Vice President and General Manager for Bernhardt Furniture’s Residential Casegoods Division. He will report to Steve Pilgrim, who was recently named President of Bernhardt Residential.

A highly respected furniture industry veteran with over 24 years of experience, Robinson was most recently President and CEO of Legacy Classic Furniture. Prior to that, he was with Theodore Alexander for eight years, joining them initially as Vice President of Sales, and ultimately becoming President of the company.

Pilgrim said, “Neill’s wealth of experience, including product development, merchandising, marketing, and retail and wholesale furniture sales, along with his broad customer relationships will help us continue to create exciting new products, deepen and grow our retailer partnerships, and expand our casegoods business for many years to come.”

Early in his career, Robinson also gained valuable industry experience in sales - both on the wholesale side as a sales representative for Universal and Craftmaster in New England, and on the retail side with Cabot House Furniture in Boston, where he began his career.

“Having Neill on our team, along with the new executive changes we’ve recently instituted, will position Bernhardt for even more success in the future, and will solidify our position as a leader in residential, hospitality, and contract furniture,” said Alex Bernhardt Jr.

Robinson said, “I’m excited to join such a prestigious and respected home furnishings brand. Bernhardt has an incredible reputation in our industry, and I look forward to helping build on that achievement in the casegoods division.”

About Bernhardt
Headquartered in Lenoir, NC, Bernhardt is a luxury heritage brand that has long been associated with iconic furniture design. Founded in 1889 by John Mathias Bernhardt, the company’s history began over 134 years ago. Today, Bernhardt continues that legacy with a passion for inspired design. Led by the family’s 4th generation, Bernhardt is now the country’s largest family-owned high-end furniture company and a leading global furniture manufacturer. Characterized by the use of uniquely beautiful materials and an elevated design aesthetic, Bernhardt furnishings are instantly recognizable. They can be found in beautiful homes, hotels, offices, universities and other fine properties worldwide.