Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info One of Spain's wealthiest businessmen, Isak Andic, who founded the high-street fashion brand Mango, has tragically died in a mountain accident.
The accident occurred when he fell almost 500ft during a family trip near Barcelona. Despite his son Jonathan's quick action to call the emergency services, they were unable to save the 71-year-old while he was at the Collbato Caves in the mystical Montserrat mountains. Tony Ruiz, CEO of Mango, expressed profound loss in his statement: "It is with deep regret that we announce the unexpected death of Isak Andic, our non-executive Chairman and founder of Mango, in an accident that occurred this Saturday," adding that Isak's passing leaves a "huge void" in the Mango family.
"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 organization.
" Catalan president Salvador Illa took to the social platform (formerly known as Twitter): "Devastated by the loss of Isak Andic, a committed businessman who with his leadership .
