| Alexandre Grendene Bartelle | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1950-01-23) 23 January 1950 (age 74) Farroupilha, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil |
| Alma mater | University of Caxias do Sul |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Co-founder of Grendene |
| Relatives | Pedro Grendene Bartelle (twin brother) |
Alexandre Grendene Bartelle (born January 2, 1950) is a Brazilian businessman and billionaire. In 1971, co-founded sandal manufacturer Grendene with his brother, Pedro Grendene Bartelle. According to Forbes, he was worth US$1.86 billion as of May 2016.
Biography
Early life and education
Bartelle was born in Farroupilha, Rio Grande do Sul. He studied at Universidade de Caxias do Sul, graduating with a bachelor's degree in Law.
Personal life
He currently lives in Porto Alegre and has seven children. In 2015, he donated funds for the construction of a veterinary hospital in Porto Alegre. He owns an Amels Limited Editions 199 yacht and a Falcon 7X jet.
Career
In 1971, Alexandre and Pedro co-founded Grendene. Their grandfather lent them capital to purchase plastic injection molding machines and hire five employees. By May 2016, he was worth US$1.86billion.
References
- "Brazilian Chamber".
- ^ "Alexandre Grendene Bartelle". Forbes.
- Antunes, Anderson. "Monetizing The Stars: Brazil's Savvy Shoe Man Harnesses The Power Of Celebrities To Compete With The Chinese". Forbes. Retrieved 2016-05-18.
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