Robert J. Fisher
| Robert J. Fisher | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 26, 1954 |
| Residence | San Francisco |
| Nationality | United States |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Alma mater |
B.A. Princeton University M.B.A. Stanford University |
| Occupation | Director of The Gap Inc. |
| Net worth |
 $1.6 billion (March 2013)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth S. Fisher |
| Children | three |
| Parents |
Donald Fisher Doris Feigenbaum |
Robert J. (Bob) Fisher (born August 26, 1954) has been a director of Gap Inc. since 1990; he was previously chairman of the board and interim chief executive officer.[2] The son of Gap Inc. founders Donald Fisher and Doris F. Fisher, Bob Fisher has been involved with the company as a board member or employee for nearly 30 years.
Early life and education
Fisher was born to a Jewish family,[3] is the son of Doris Feigenbaum Fisher and Don Fisher, the co-founders of Gap, Inc.[1] He has two brothers: William S. Fisher and John J. Fisher. Fisher attended Phillips Exeter Academy[4] and Princeton University, where he received a bachelor's degree.[1] He is also a graduate of the Stanford University School of Business, from which he earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration.[1]
Career
Fisher's professional history with the company began when he became a Gap store manager in 1980. Following that, Fisher went to work at the company's corporate headquarters, where his roles increased in responsibility, with hands-on experience as a merchant and executive.
In 1989, Fisher was named President of Banana Republic; in 1990, became a member of the Board of Directors of Gap Inc., and in 1992, he was named an Executive Vice President of Gap Inc. From 1993 to 1995, he served as Chief Financial Officer of Gap Inc., at which time he was promoted to Chief Operating Officer of the company. In 1997, he was named President of Gap brand, overseeing the adult, babyGap and GapKids businesses. In 2004, he served as chairman of the Board of Directors.
Philanthropy
Fisher is a trustee on various non-profit boards, including Conservation International, the Natural Resources Defense Council and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Personal life
He is married to Elizabeth S. Fisher[5] and they have three children.[1] The couple lives in San Francisco.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Forbes: The World's Billionaires - Robert Fisher March 2013
- ↑ Investor information at Gap, Inc. web site
- ↑ The Jewish News Weekly of Northern California: "Gap Founder Donald Fisher Leaves Stamp on Community" October 1, 2009
- ↑ San Francisco Gate: "A's NEW ERA / JOHN FISHER / Son of Gap founder is the money behind the deal" by Todd Wallack March 31, 2005
- ↑ Princeton University news: "Fisher family funds dormitory for Princeton's Whitman College" by Ruth Stevens June 12, 2006
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