Robert Joseph "Bob" Fisher (born August 26, 1954) is an American businessman who is the current chairman of Gap Inc. and has been a director since 1990; he was previously chairman of the board (2004–2007) and interim chief executive officer.[1] The son of Gap Inc. co-founders Donald Fisher and Doris F. Fisher, he has been involved with the company as a board member or employee for over 30 years.
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| Born | Robert Joseph Fisher August 26, 1954 |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Princeton University (AB) Stanford University (MBA) |
| Occupation(s) | Chairman, The Gap Inc. |
| Spouse | Elizabeth S. Fisher |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent(s) | Donald Fisher Doris F. Fisher |
| Family | William S. Fisher (brother) John J. Fisher (brother) |
Early life and education
editFisher was born to a Jewish family,[2] is the son of Doris Feigenbaum Fisher and Donald Fisher, the co-founders of Gap, Inc.[3] 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.[3] He is also a graduate of the Stanford University School of Business, from which he earned a Master of Business Administration.[3]
Career
editFisher'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.[citation needed]
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.[5]
In November 2019, Fisher replaced Art Peck of Gap Inc, as interim chief executive officer.[6][7]
Philanthropy
editHe is chair of the board of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.[8]
Environmental work
editHe 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[9] for more than 20 years, and is on the organization's honorary board of trustees.[citation needed]
In 2009, he was appointed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger as the only public member of the Strategic Growth Council,[10] Fisher was appointed by Governor Jerry Brown in 2014 as vice chair.[citation needed]
Political donations
editIn 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.[11]
Over the past decades, he also has contributed to many Democratic candidates and environmental campaigns.[12]
Personal life
editHe is married to Elizabeth S. Fisher[13] and they have three children.[3] They live in San Francisco.[3]
References
edit- ^ 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
- ^ a b c d e Forbes: The World's Billionaires - Robert Fisher March 2013
- ^ 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
- ^ "Gap's Robert Fisher retires". SFGate. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ^ Kapner, Suzanne (8 November 2019). "Gap CEO Art Peck to Step Down". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- ^ "Factbox: Gap Goes In-House for New Interim Boss". The New York Times. Reuters. 2019-11-08. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2019-11-08.
- ^ "Board of Trustees". SFMOMA. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ^ "Board of Trustees". NRDC. Retrieved 2018-03-01.
- ^ http://sgc.ca.gov/index.php [bare URL]
- ^ Tindera, Michela (October 26, 2019). "At Least 20 Billionaires Behind 'Dark Money' Group That Opposed Obama". Forbes. Retrieved October 30, 2019.
- ^ "Campaign Finance - Money, Political Finance, Campaign Contributions".
- ^ Princeton University news: "Fisher family funds dormitory for Princeton's Whitman College" by Ruth Stevens June 12, 2006