Mango founder Isak Andic dies tragically on a hike in Catalonia

Mango founder Isak Andic dies tragically on a hike in Catalonia

A shocking loss for the fashion world! Isak Andic, the visionary founder of the well -known chain of clothing Mango, was tragically killed. The 71-year-old entrepreneur fell from a cliff during a hike with relatives in the impressive Montserrat caves near Barcelona and fell over 100 meters. A misfortune that shakes the entire industry!

The sad news was confirmed by both the police and Mango itself. Toni Ruiz, the company's CEO, commented on: "With great regret, we have to announce the unexpected death of Isak Andic, our non-Executive chairman and founder of Mango." Ruiz described Andic as a role model whose strategic vision and inspiring leadership have shaped the brand.

a life for fashion

Isak Andic was born in Istanbul, Türkiye, and moved with his family to the Northeast Panic region of Catalonia in the 1960s. In 1984 he founded Mango and transformed it into one of the leading international fashion brands with almost 2,800 shops worldwide. According to Forbes, his assets were impressive $ 4.5 billion!

Under his leadership, Mango has established itself in over 120 markets and employs around 15,500 people. In 2023, the company completed sales of 3.1 billion euros. Andic not only leaves a flourishing company, but also a lasting impression in the fashion industry.

a legacy of inspiration

Salvador Illa, the head of government of the Catalonia region, praised Andic as "a committed businessman who contributed to making catalonies great and projecting it into the world". In a moving contribution on the platform X, he expressed his condolences and emphasized that Andic leaves a lasting impression in the Catalan and global fashion sector.

mango, which, like the main competitor Inditex, the owner of the popular Zara brand, has specialized in reacting to the latest fashion trends quickly remains a symbol of affordable fashion. The company does not have its own factories, but mainly store the production in cheaper countries such as Turkey and Asia.