Mango vice-chairman Jonathan Andic has temporarily stepped down from his executive role after being named a suspect in the ongoing investigation into the death of his father, Mango founder Isak Andic.
Jonathan Andic announced his decision in an open letter published this week, saying he needs to focus fully on his legal defense while strongly denying all allegations linked to his father’s death.
Isak Andic, one of Spain’s wealthiest businessmen and the founder of Mango, died in December 2024 after falling more than 100 meters from a cliff during a hiking trip in the Montserrat mountains near Barcelona. Jonathan Andic, 45, was reportedly the only witness present at the time of the incident.
Initially treated as an accidental fall, the case was reopened months later after investigators reportedly identified inconsistencies in Jonathan Andic’s statements. Spanish authorities later reclassified the case as a possible homicide investigation.
According to court documents cited by Spanish and international media, investigators believe there is evidence suggesting the death may not have been accidental. The judge handling the case reportedly stated that Jonathan Andic may have played an “active and premeditated role” in the incident.
Reports from Spanish media also claim that tensions had developed between father and son in recent years, allegedly involving business disagreements and inheritance-related issues. Investigators are reportedly examining WhatsApp messages that allegedly showed resentment toward his father.
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Some reports further suggest Jonathan Andic had recently learned that Isak Andic was considering changes to his will, including plans to dedicate part of his fortune to a charitable foundation.
Jonathan Andic has firmly rejected all accusations. In his statement, he described the public narrative surrounding the case as “biased, distorted and taken out of context,” adding that he shared a close and loving relationship with his father despite occasional family disagreements.
Following his arrest last week, Jonathan Andic was released after posting a €1 million bail. Court restrictions reportedly require him to remain in Spain, surrender his passport and report regularly to authorities while the investigation continues.
Mango’s board has publicly backed Jonathan Andic, saying it maintains “full confidence” that the legal process will end favorably. The company emphasized that his temporary resignation is intended to avoid distractions while the case proceeds.
Founded in Barcelona in 1984 by Isak Andic, Mango has grown into one of Europe’s largest fashion retailers, operating nearly 2,900 stores across 120 markets worldwide. The company reported record revenues of approximately €3.8 billion in 2025.
