Doris F. Fisher
| Doris F. Fisher | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Doris Feigenbaum 1931 |
| Residence | San Francisco |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | Jewish |
| Occupation | Retired |
| Known for | Co-founder of The Gap |
| Net worth | $2.8 billion (November 2015)[1] |
| Religion | Judaism |
| Spouse(s) | Donald Fisher |
| Children |
3 Robert J. Fisher William S. Fisher John J. Fisher |
| Parent(s) |
B. Joseph Feigenbaum Dorothy Bamberger |
Doris F. Fisher (née Feigenbaum; born 1931) is an American businesswoman who co-founded The Gap clothing stores with her husband, Donald Fisher.
Biography
Born Doris Feigenbaum in 1931,[2] she was the daughter of Dorothy Bamberger of New York and B. Joseph Feigenbaum.[3] She had two siblings: Ann F. Rossi and Joseph L. Feigenbaum.[3] She was married to Don Fisher and was a long-time member of Congregation Emanu-El in San Francisco.[4] Their three sons - Robert J. Fisher, William S. Fisher, and John J. Fisher - continue to manage the business.[1][4]
She has been named as one of the 100 Most Powerful Women by Forbes Magazine.[5]
References
- 1 2 Forbes: the World's Billionaires - Doris Fisher November 2015
- ↑ New York Times: "Don Fisher, the Gap’s Founder, Dies at 81" by Bruce Weber September 28, 2009
- 1 2 Calisphere: "Letter from Feigenbaum to Fry" and Interview with B. Joseph Feigenbaum 1976
- 1 2 The Jewish News Weekly of Northern California: "Gap Founder Donald Fisher Leaves Stamp on Community" October 1, 2009
- ↑ http://www.forbes.com/lists/2005/11/S8TL.html
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