The founder of the fashion chain Mango, the billionaire Isaac Andik, was killed in an accident

The founder of the fashion giant Mango, the billionaire Isaac Andik, died unexpectedly in an accident in the Barcelona area today (Saturday), the chain said in a statement it published.

CNN reported that the local police in Catalonia told the network that in the afternoon, it was reported to them that a 71-year-old man had fallen into an abyss from a height of about 100 meters in the area of ​​the Colveto Caves – a popular tourist destination near Barcelona. After some time, a source in Catalonia confirmed that it was Andic.

In the chain’s statement, Mango CEO Tony Ruiz wrote: “He dedicated his life to Mango, and left a tremendous mark thanks to his strategic vision, his inspiring leadership and his unwavering commitment to the values ​​he instilled in our company.”

The president of Catalonia, Pedro Sánchez, responded to the news and said: “Andyk left an indelible mark on the Catalan and global fashion sector”, and praised his work for contributing to “making Catalonia great and projecting it out to the world”.

CNN stated that Mango is one of the largest fashion chains in Europe, with stores in over 120 markets around the world. In 2023, the company’s sales were over 3.2 billion dollars. Andik founded the chain in 1984, and Forbes estimated his fortune at $4.5 billion.