Robert Joseph Fisher (born August 26, 1954) is an American businessman who is the chairman of Gap Inc. and has been a director since 1990; he was previously chairman (2004–2007) and interim chief executive officer.Investor information at Gap, Inc. web site The son of Gap Inc. co-founders Donald Fisher and Doris F. Fisher, he has been involved with the company for over 30 years.
Early life and education Fisher was born to a Jewish family,The Jewish News Weekly of Northern California: "Gap Founder Donald Fisher Leaves Stamp on Community" October 1, 2009 is the son of Doris Feigenbaum Fisher and Donald Fisher, the co-founders of Gap, Inc.Forbes: The World's Billionaires - Robert Fisher March 2013 He has two brothers: William S. Fisher and John J. Fisher. Fisher attended Phillips Exeter AcademySan Francisco Gate: "A's NEW ERA / JOHN FISHER / Son of Gap founder is the money behind the deal" by Todd Wallack March 31, 2005 and Princeton University, where he received a bachelor's degree. He is also a graduate of the Stanford University School of Business, from which he earned a Master of Business Administration.
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, he 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 was chairman of the board of directors.
In November 2019, Fisher replaced Art Peck of Gap Inc, as interim chief executive officer.
Philanthropy He is chair of the board of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.
Environmental work He is on the board of trustees for Conservation International as a member of the executive committee. He was on the board of the Natural Resources Defense Council for more than 20 years, and is on the organization's honorary board of trustees.
In 2009, he was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as the only public member of the Strategic Growth Council, Fisher was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2014 as vice chair.
Political donations
In 2019, it was revealed that Fisher had donated $1 million to a dark money group in opposition to Barack Obama two months prior to the 2012 presidential election.
Over the past decades, he also has contributed to many Democratic candidates and environmental campaigns.
Personal life He is married to Elizabeth S. FisherPrinceton University news: "Fisher family funds dormitory for Princeton's Whitman College" by Ruth Stevens June 12, 2006 and they have three children. They live in San Francisco.
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