Alexandre Grendene Bartelle (born January 2, 1950 in Farroupilha, Brazil) is a Brazilian businessman and billionaire. In 1971, co-founded Grendene, the world’s largest manufacturer of sandals, 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 on January 2, 1950 in Farroupilha. He had a twin brother, Pedro Grendene Bartelle. As a child, he drew inspiration from his grandfather, a “prosperous entrepreneur who helped him start his own business before he turned 20.” He studied at Universidade de Caxias do Sul, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Law.
Career
In 1971, Alexandre and Pedro co-founded Grendene. Their grandfather lent them capital to purchase plastic injection molding machines and hire five employees. The company became the world’s largest manufacturer of sandals and one of the largest footwear manufacturers and exporters in Brazil. By May 2016, he was worth US$1.86billion.
Personal life
Bartelle 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 a Limited Editions 199 yacht and a Falcon 7X jet.
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