Doris Fisher

Doris Fisher (#2450)

I had an older sister - I was the middle child - and I just wanted to make my parents proud and to have them notice me, especially my dad. I really idolized him. I wanted to show him what I could do.

$ 2 B
Gap
United States
F
94 Years

About Me

Doris Fisher cofounded clothing retailer Gap in 1969 with her husband, Don (d. 2009), after the couple struggled to find jeans that fit him. The couple raised $63,000 to open their first store, which sold jeans and music, in San Francisco. Doris Fisher served as the company's merchandiser from the day it opened until 2003 and sat on Gap's board until 2009. The 1953 Stanford economics graduate cofounded the KIPP Foundation, which supports public charter schools, donating $15 million.

Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Doris Fisher’s rise and global influence.

#2481 Billionaires (2026)
#23 America's Richest Self-Made Women (2025)
#359 Forbes 400 (2020)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Doris Fisher’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $1.7B (May 4, 2026)