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Richard Dana Fairbank Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on May 1, 2026: By Wilson Brown

Richard Dana Fairbank is an American business executive and chairman and ceo for Capital One.

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Best Known For:Chairman and CEO at Capital One
Breakthrough:Co-founded Capital One in 1988

10 Quick Facts About Richard Dana Fairbank

  • Full Name: Richard Dana Fairbank
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Businessperson
  • Known For: Spouse of Chris Fairbank
  • Current Role: Chairman and CEO
  • Current Employer: Capital One
  • Place of Birth: California
  • Birth Year: 1950
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Net Worth: 1100000000
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Richard Dana Fairbank Age

Richard Dana Fairbank is about 76 years old as of 2026. Richard Dana Fairbank was born in 1950.

Education

His educational background includes studies at Stanford University and Stanford Graduate School of Business.

  • Stanford University
    • Qualification: Bachelor's degree
    • Field of Study: Economics
    • Period: 1972
  • Stanford Graduate School of Business
    • Qualification: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
    • Period: 1981

Career & Work

Richard Dana Fairbank's career includes business leadership roles with Capital One and MasterCard International.

Organization: Capital One
Role: Founder, Chairman and CEO
Period: 1994–Present
Details: Co-founded the company in 1988 and served as CEO since its initial public offering
Organization: MasterCard International
Role: Board Member
Period: 2004–2006

Rise to Fame

Richard Dana Fairbank gained public attention through Co-founded Capital One.

Awards & Achievements

  • Excellence in Leadership Award — Stanford University

Richard Dana Fairbank Net Worth

Richard Dana Fairbank's net worth is estimated to be between 1100000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a Businessperson.

Richard Dana Fairbank Family & Relationships

Richard Dana Fairbank is married to Chris Fairbank. He has 2 siblings, William Martin Fairbank Jr and Robert Harold Fairbank.

  • Father: William M. Fairbank
  • Mother: Jane Davenport
  • Siblings:
    • William Martin Fairbank Jr
    • Robert Harold Fairbank

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Richard Dana Fairbank
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Businessperson
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive

Birth & Background

  • Birth Year: 1950
  • Place of Birth: California

Family & Relationships

  • Father: William M. Fairbank
  • Mother: Jane Davenport
  • Siblings: 2 siblings
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Chris Fairbank

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M
  • Source of Income: Business

Related Biographies

  • Chris Fairbank (Spouse • Wife)
  • William M. Fairbank (Parent • Father)
  • Jane Davenport (Parent • Mother)
  • Nigel Morris (Collaborator • Co-founded Capital One)

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