Mario Colombo, president at Manifattura Mario Colombo & CSpA, has died at the age of 71, the Italian clothing retailer behind the Colmar brand said on Monday.
“Over the course of his more than 50-year professional career, Mario Colombo played a central role in the development of the company and was characterized by competence, foresight and commitment,” says Monza. “In addition to his entrepreneurial commitment, he leaves behind the memory of his great human qualities: his smile, his warmth, his friendliness and his ability to make everyone feel good under all circumstances – qualities that have always distinguished him.”
Colombo was born in Monza, Italy, in 1954 and was the grandson of the company founder of the same name. He leaves behind his wife Alessandra and his sons Stefano and Francesco.
After studying at the Catholic University of Milan, he began his career in the family business in 1973. There he took on operational tasks and built up deep industry knowledge. Between 2000 and 2004 he was managing director of the Italian subsidiary of the German sporting goods company Adidas. In 2005 he returned to Colmar and took over as chairman.
Under the leadership of Mario Colombo, the company consolidated its international positioning. In the process, connections to the world of sport, particularly alpine skiing, were strengthened.
About Manifattura Mario Colombo
In 1923 Mario and Irma Colombo founded Manifattura Mario Colombo & C. in Monza. The company had strong ties to the region, which was then an important center for the production of felt for hats and gaiters. This was also Colmar’s first important product.
The brand name was created during these years. It was written on a cigarette packet during a creative brainstorming session among friends in a bar. It is made up of the founder’s last and first name: “Col”ombo “Mar”io.
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