Isak Andic, one of the richest men in Spain, died suddenly this Saturday at the age of 71. According to the Spanish press, the businessman fell in the mountains.
A tragic disappearance. Isak Andic, the founder of the Spanish clothing brand Mango, has died “in an accident that occurred on Saturday”the group, one of the largest in Europe in the clothing sector, announced on Saturday. “It is with deep regret that we announce the sudden death of Isak Andic, our non-executive chairman of the board and the founder of Mango, in an accident on Saturday”declared Toni Ruiz, the general director of this company, in a press release.
According to information from El País, Isak Andic died after a fall during a mountain hike with several members of his family in the caves of the Montserrat massif, in Collbató (Barcelona).
“Isak was an example for all of us. He dedicated his life to Mango, leaving an indelible mark thanks to his strategic vision, his inspiring leadership and his unwavering commitment to the values he himself instilled in our company.added Toni Ruiz.
First store in Barcelona in 1984
The beginnings of Mango date back to 1984, when Isak Andic opened his first store with the help of his older brother Nahman on Paseo de Gracia, Barcelona's famous shopping street, which was a huge success. Spain had just emerged from a decades-long dictatorship that ended with the death of General Francisco Franco in 1975, and consumers were hungry for more modern clothing.
Mango has become one of the leading international fashion groups, with nearly 2,800 stores worldwide and 15,500 employees, according to its website.
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