Sad loss: Mango founder Isak Andic dies in Berg accident

Sad loss: Mango founder Isak Andic dies in Berg accident

Montserrat, Spanien - A tragic loss shakes the fashion world! Isak Andic, the visionary founder of the popular clothing chain Mango, died in a terrible mountain accident at the age of 71. The entrepreneur, who runs almost 2,800 business worldwide with his brand, plunged on Saturday during a hike in the impressive Montserrat caves near Barcelona.

The police report that Andic fell more than 100 meters from a cliff while he was traveling with his relatives. A police spokesman confirmed the tragic circumstances of the incident. "With deep regret, it is known that we announce the unexpected death of Isak Andic, our non-existent chairman and founder of Mango," said Toni Ruiz, the company's CEO, in an emotional message.

a life for fashion

Isak Andic was born in Istanbul, Türkiye, and emigrated to the Northeastern Panische region of Catalonia in the 1960s. In 1984 he founded Mango, leaving a lasting impression in the fashion industry. According to Forbes, his assets were $ 4.5 billion. Under his leadership, Mango has developed into one of the leading international fashion companies that are present in over 120 markets and employs more than 15,500 employees.

"Isak was a role model for all of us. He dedicated his life mango and left a lasting impression thanks to his strategic vision and inspiring leadership style," added Ruiz. The company completed the year 2023 with sales of 3.1 billion euros and thus established itself as a serious competitor in the global fashion business.

a legacy of excellence

Salvador Illa, the President of the Regional Government of Catalonia, praised Andic as a "committed entrepreneur who contributed to making catalonies great and projecting it into the world". In a moving contribution on the social network X, he expressed his condolences and emphasized that Andic "leaves a lasting impression in the Catalan and global fashion sector".

mango, known for his ability to quickly adapt to the latest fashion trends and at the same time offer affordable prices, has established itself as a serious competitor to Inditex, the largest fashion retailer in the world and owner of the popular Zara brand. The company does not have its own factories, but mainly store the production in cheaper countries such as Turkey and Asia.