Early Life
John Joseph Fisher was born on June 1, 1961, in San Francisco, California, to Donald and Doris Fisher, the founders of Gap Inc. He attended Phillips Exeter Academy and Princeton University, graduating with a bachelor's degree in 1983. He later earned an MBA from Stanford University.
Rise to Success
Fisher inherited his fortune from his parents. After graduating from Stanford, he took a job with a real estate company that worked with Gap. He later became the president of Pisces, the Fisher family's investment management company. In 1992, he invested in the San Francisco Giants with his father and in 2005, he bought the Oakland Athletics, which has been a controversial ownership due to the team's performance and planned relocation.
Key Business Strategies
Fisher is known for his investment in the Oakland Athletics and his real estate holdings. He stepped down from Gap's board of directors in 2022 but remains a founding partner of Sansome Partners. He is also involved in the MLS' San Jose Earthquakes and the Texas Rattlers of the Professional Bull Riders organization.
Philanthropy
Fisher is involved in philanthropic causes, particularly in education. He serves on the board of directors for KIPP schools, a network of charter schools.