Billionaire founder of fashion chain Mango dies in accident
Billionaire founder of fashion chain Mango dies in accident
The billionaire founder of fashion chain Mango Isak Andic has died in a mountain accident today, according to police.
The 71-year-old businessman reportedly slipped and fell from a 150-metre cliff while hiking with relatives in the Monserrat caves near Barcelona, a police spokesperson said.
His family called the emergency services at about 12.30pm local time, Spanish newspaper El Pais reports.
A helicopter and an ambulance were dispatched but they confirmed his death upon arriving at the scene of the accident.
He was believed to be the richest man in Catalonia and one of the wealthiest in Spain as Forbes estimated his worth at $4.5bn (£3.6bn).
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez expressed his condolences to Mr Andic's family in a post on X and praised the businessman saying: "All my love and recognition for his great work and business vision, which has turned this Spanish firm into a world leader in fashion."
Mango's CEO Toni Ruiz said in a statement Mr Andic's death was "unexpected".
He paid tribute to Mango's founder saying: "Isak has been an example for all of us. He has dedicated his life to the Mango project, leaving an indelible mark thanks to his strategic vision, his inspiring leadership and his unwavering commitment to values that he himself has instilled in our company."
The statement on Mango's website goes on to say: "His departure leaves a huge void but all of us are, in some way, his legacy and the testimony of his achievements.
"It is up to us, and this is the best tribute we can make to Isak and which we will fulfil, to ensure that Mango continues to be the project that Isak aspired to and of which he would feel proud."
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