Early Life and Education
John Joseph Fisher was born on June 1, 1961, in San Francisco, California. He is the son of Doris and Donald Fisher, the founders of the Gap clothing and accessories retailer. He has two brothers, Robert and William. Fisher attended Phillips Exeter Academy and later graduated from Princeton University with a Bachelor of Arts in history in 1983. He then earned a Master of Business Administration from Stanford Graduate School of Business.
Rise to Success
After obtaining his MBA, Fisher worked for a real estate company before becoming the president of Pisces, his family's investment management firm. He inherited his wealth from his parents, founders of the Gap, and has since amassed a substantial fortune. His primary source of wealth remains Gap, and he has also made significant investments in sports franchises.
Key Business Strategies
Fisher's key business strategies are focused on sports ownership and investments. He is the principal owner of the Oakland Athletics and has stakes in other sports teams, including the San Jose Earthquakes and the Texas Rattlers. He also serves as a founding partner of the investment firm Sansome Partners and is involved with the Silicon Schools Fund. Fisher's ownership of the Athletics has been controversial, especially regarding the team's relocation to Las Vegas.
Philanthropy
Fisher is a chairman of the Knowledge Is Power Program Foundation (KIPP), a non-profit network of public charter schools. He also has a philanthropy score of 2.
