Arthur Fisher (real estate broker)
US Ambassador to Austria
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Arthur Graham Fisher (born 1975) is an American businessman and diplomat who serves as the United States ambassador to Austria.[1][2]
Arthur Fisher | |
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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 50–51) |
| Alma mater | College of Charleston (BS, BA) |
Early life, education and private life
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.
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]
