William S. Fisher
| William S. Fisher | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1958 (age 57–58) |
| Residence | San Francisco |
| Nationality | United States |
| Alma mater |
B.A. Princeton University M.B.A. Stanford University |
| Occupation | Retail executive; Philanthropist |
| Known for | Director of The Gap Inc. |
| Net worth |
 $1.55 billion (March 2013)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Sakurako Fisher[1] |
| Children | 3[1] |
| Parent(s) |
Donald Fisher Doris Feigenbaum |
| Family |
Robert J. Fisher (brother) John J. Fisher (brother) |
William S. Fisher (born 1958) is an American businessman and philanthropist. He has been a director of Gap Inc. since 2009 and is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Manzanita Capital Limited.[2] The son of Gap Inc. founders Donald Fisher and Doris F. Fisher, William 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: Robert J. Fisher and John J. Fisher. Fisher attended Phillips Exeter Academy.[4][5] He is a 1979 graduate of Princeton University, where he received a bachelor's degree[1][4] and a 1984 graduate of the Stanford University School of Business, from which he earned a Master's Degree in Business Administration.[1][4]
Career
Fisher began his career at The Gap after earning his M.B.A.[4] starting first as the store director for the Banana Republic and then the general manager for Gap in Canada.[4] Fisher served as the president of the Gap's international division and is credited with expanding the company into Canada, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Japan.[4] In 2001, he founded the London-based private equity firm Manzanita Capital and serves as its CEO.[1] Manzanita concentrates its investments in branded luxury companies in Europe, consumer goods, and retail.[4] In 2009, he was appointed to the Gap's Board of Directors.[2]
Philanthropy
Fisher donates heavily to his alma mater Stanford and has a professorship there. In 2011, he donated $1 million to Stanford's Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies.[1] He serves as vice chairman of the science museum Exploratorium in San Francisco.[4]
Personal life
Fisher is married to Sakurako D Fisher. They have three children.[1] His wife - who graduated from Stanford with a B.A. in 1982[4] - was born in Japan to an American father and a Japanese mother[6] and serves as president of the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and chair of the Smithsonian National Board. [7]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Forbes: The World's Billionaires - William Fisher March 2013
- 1 2 Gap, Inc. web site retrieved March 31, 2013
- ↑ The Jewish News Weekly of Northern California: "Gap Founder Donald Fisher Leaves Stamp on Community" October 1, 2009
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Stanford University: William S. Fisher, MBA '84 retrieved March 31, 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
- ↑ San Francisco Symphony Orchestra: "Inventing Community with SFS President Sako Fisher" February 8, 2013
- ↑ San Francisco Business Times: "Sakurako Fisher assumes post at San Francisco Symphony" by Renée Frojo December 4, 2012