Businessman Isak Andic, founder of Mango and non-executive chairman of the company, died on Saturday December 14, 2024, at the age of 71, in a tragic mountain accident in Collbató (Barcelona).
According to judicial and economic sources confirmed to the newspaper El País, Isak Andic fell in a ravine near the Salnitre caves, located in the Montserrat massif.
“Isak was an example for all of us,” said the press release announcing his death. He dedicated his life to the Mango project, leaving an indelible mark thanks to his strategic vision, his inspiring leadership and his unwavering commitment to the values with which he himself imbued our company, but also through his human qualities, his proximity, attention and affection that he always transmitted to the entire organization. »
The tragic death of an exceptional businessman
His entrepreneurial vision and leadership have enabled Mango to become a global reference in the fashion sector. Under his leadership, the company recently celebrated its fortieth anniversary, reaching record figures: more than 3,000 million euros in turnover and a presence in more than 115 international markets, a trajectory that has been rewarded this year by the Kingdom of Spain Prize for its impact on the economic and social development of the country and its ability to inspire generations of entrepreneurs.
Considered the richest man in Catalonia and one of the greatest fortunes in Spain, Isak Andic has accumulated assets estimated at 4.5 billion euros, which increased by 1.8 billion over the last year.
“His departure leaves a big void, but the best tribute we can pay to Isak and that we will accomplish is to ensure that Mango continues to be the project that Isak aspired to and of which he would be proud,” the press release specifies.
This article was originally published on FashionUnited.com. It was translated and edited in French by Florence Julienne.
