Arthur Fisher (real estate broker)
Arthur Fisher | |
|---|---|
Official portrait, 2025 | |
| 53rd United States Ambassador to Austria | |
| Assumed office November 19, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Victoria Reggie Kennedy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Arthur Graham Fisher 1975 (age 49–50) |
| Alma mater | College of Charleston (BS, BA) |
Arthur Graham Fisher (born 1975) is an American businessman and diplomat who serves as the United States ambassador to Austria.[1][2]
Early life and education
Fisher attended the College of Charleston, where he earned a bachelor of science in business administration and a bachelor of arts in corporate communications. While in college, he served as president of the Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs, vice president of the Interfraternity Council, and a delegate to the Harvard University Model United Nations.[2]
Career
Fisher joined his family’s real estate business after completing his education. He is the president of Fisher Realty, a firm founded in 1977, which operates multiple offices in North Carolina.[3] The company focuses on residential and commercial properties in Transylvania County.[2]
In addition to his business career, Fisher has been involved in civic and community organizations. He is a trustee of Brevard College and The Pisgah Health Foundation, a board member of United Community Bank, and a North Carolina Senate appointee to the state’s Travel and Tourism Board. He has also served on the boards of Transylvania Vocational Services and the Boys & Girls Club at both local and state levels.[2]
US ambassador to Austria
On December 16, 2024, President-elect Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Fisher as the next United States ambassador to Austria, subject to confirmation by the U.S. Senate.[1][2] He was officially nominated for the position in March 2025.[4]
Fisher testified before the U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations about his nomination in June 2025.[5]
In October 2025, the Senate confirmed Fisher's nomination.[4] He arrived in Austria in November 2025.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Trump named Arthur Fisher his ambassador to Austria". The New York Times. December 17, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Writer, Laura Denon Staff (December 18, 2024). "Trump nominates Art Fisher to be next Austrian ambassador". The Transylvania Times. Retrieved February 17, 2025.
- ^ "Trump's 7 most eye-opening European ambassador picks". POLITICO. December 19, 2024. Retrieved November 16, 2025.
- ^ a b "PN55-19 - Nomination of Arthur Fisher for Department of State, 119th Congress (2025-2026)". www.congress.gov. October 7, 2025. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ "NOMINATIONS | United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations". www.foreign.senate.gov. Retrieved October 15, 2025.
- ^ "New US Ambassador to Austria Lands in Vienna". vol.at. November 11, 2025. Retrieved November 16, 2025.