Arthur Fisher | |
|---|---|
| United States Ambassador to Austria | |
| Assumed office November 19, 2025 | |
| President | Donald Trump |
| Preceded by | Victoria Reggie Kennedy |
Arthur Graham Fisher is an American businessman and diplomat who serves as the United States ambassador to Austria. [1] [2]
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 was involved in student organizations,serving 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]
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]
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]
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