Jonathan Andic, son of Isak Andic, founder of Mango, and officially charged since last May 19 for the alleged murder of his father, has decided to relinquish all responsibilities and withdraw from all his positions within the Spanish fashion group. From the company in which he has previously worked, among other things, as non-executive vice president of the board of directors – a body in which he was also the only member of the Andic family to be represented.
In an open letter dated today, May 26, 2026, which is addressed to the employees of Mango and which several national media such as El País, El Heraldo and El Mundo have already reported on during the morning, Isak Andic’s son first and foremost emphasizes his innocence with regard to the allegations made against him to the company’s employees. He concludes this defense by saying that given the seriousness of the allegations, he has made the decision to temporarily withdraw from his “involvement with Mango.” This effectively means his resignation – provisionally and until further notice – from the Board of Directors, of which he previously served as non-executive vice-president and sole family member following the restructuring following the death of his father.
Commenting on this move, Jonathan Andic also states in his letter that despite this “temporary” withdrawal, he will maintain his connection to “other family, entrepreneurial and social projects”. This clarification is by no means irrelevant, as it indicates that he will continue to hold positions in the Andic family holding companies, through which Isak Andic’s three children ultimately control 95 percent of the company’s total share capital.
CEO Toni Ruiz and the Board of Directors support Jonathan Andic
Following the decision made by Jonathan Andic, Toni Ruiz, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mango, expressed his respect, understanding and support to Isak Andic’s son during this difficult time – in an internal communication to Mango staff. This announcement, of which the company has only published a few excerpts, essentially shows that Mango’s current economic situation is particularly solid. This is highlighted by management as a key point.
At the same time, Toni thanks Ruiz for the support received these days for Mango and joins the Andic family in their support for Jonathan Andic. According to Mango, this support is also provided by the members of the Board of Directors, who also “are firmly convinced that the legal process will be concluded positively and hope that this will happen as quickly as possible”.
Mango is “at the best moment in its history,” continued Ruiz, and has “the full support and long-term vision of shareholders, a clear, unique and differentiating strategy, and a governance model consistent with the highest standards of corporate governance.” With these words, the company management particularly wants to emphasize the stability of the company – in an extremely difficult phase in which, following the arrest of Jonathan Andic on murder charges, the work that has been done over the last few years threatens to at least be overshadowed.
In contrast, Mango is “a leading global company with a team of more than 18,000 employees worldwide and a presence in over 120 countries,” explained the CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors. This “positive development” and the “sustained growth” are, he addresses the employees, “the direct result of your commitment, your professionalism and your dedication”.
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