Founder of Mango fashion chain dies in mountain accident
Mango is mourning the loss of its founder and chairman, Isak Andic, who died on Saturday in a mountain accident while hiking with relatives.
The 71-year-old slipped and fell down a 150 metre ravine during the outing in an area of the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona.
Turkish born Andic founded the Spanish fashion retailer in 1984 with the help of his brother, Nahman. The business now has nearly 3,000 stores in 120 countries.
Toni Ruiz, chief executive of Mango, said in a statement: “It is with deep regret that we announce the unexpected death of , our non-executive chairman and founder of Mango, in an accident that occurred this Saturday.
“Isak has been 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 values that he himself imbued in our company. His legacy reflects the achievements of a business project marked by success, and also by his human quality, his proximity and the care and affection that he always had and at all times conveyed to the entire organisation.
“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.
“In these extremely difficult times we share the pain of the family as if it were our own.”
