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David Fisher is the Chief Executive Officer of optionsXpress Holdings,Inc.(OXPS).

Prior to joining Enova in 2013, Mr. Fisher served as the Chief Executive Officer and Board of optionsXpress Holdings, Inc. from 2007 through 2012, President of the company in 2007 and chief financial officer from 2004 March 2007. As CEO, he played an instrumental role in creating a strong, recognizable brand and driving the company’s most important initiatives including marketing, product development and the integration of three successful acquisitions. In 2011, Mr. Fisher spearheaded the sale to Charles Schwab for approximately $1.4 billion (including a $350 million special dividend paid shortly before the acquisition). Mr. Fisher also led the company’s international expansion, overseeing growth in 80 countries, including establishing physical presences on four continents. 

Prior to joining optionsXpress, Mr. Fisher served as the CFO of Potbelly Sandwich Works from 2001 through 2004. At Potbelly, he oversaw the formation and development of the accounting, finance, purchasing and HR departments and was instrumental in raising over $50 million of venture capital.

Prior to Potbelly, Mr. Fisher served as CFO of Prism Financial where he oversaw the company’s IPO in 1999 and sale to Royal Bank of Canada in 2000. He began his career as an attorney at Katten Muchin Rosenman specializing in Corporate Finance and Real Estate.

Education

  • Doctor of Law (JD), Law - Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law
  • Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Finance - University of Illinois Urbana

Career

  • OXPS - CEO

Recognition

40 Under 40 - Issued by Crain's Chicago Business · Jan 2007

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