MILAN – Isak Andic, non-executive chairman and founder of Mango, died Saturday.
The Spanish retailer’s chief executive officer Toni Ruiz confirmed that the cause of death was an accident.
Andic was 71 years old.
According to media reports, Andic died falling almost 500 feet in the Montserrat mountain range near Barcelona, in Catalunya, Spain, during an excursion with his family.
Ruiz confirmed Andic’s death “with deep sorrow” in a letter, writing, “Isak has been an example to all of us. He dedicated his life to the Mango project, leaving an indelible mark through his strategic vision, inspiring leadership, and unwavering commitment to values that he himself instilled in our company. His legacy reflects the achievements of a business venture marked by success, as well as his humanity, approachability, and the care and affection he always showed to the entire organization.”
Andic founded Mango, which sells menswear, womenswear and kidswear, in 1984.
“His passing leaves a huge void, but we all, in some way, are his legacy and the testimony of his accomplishments. It is our responsibility, and the best tribute we can pay to Isak, to ensure that Mango remains the project Isak envisioned and one he would be proud of. In these extremely difficult times, we share the family’s grief as our own,” concluded Ruiz.
