Alexandre Grendene Bartelle
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.
Alexandre Grendene Bartelle | |
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Born | |
Alma mater | University of Caxias do Sul |
Occupation | Businessman |
Known for | Co-founder of Grendene |
Net worth | US$1.86 billion[1] |
Relatives | Pedro Grendene Bartelle (twin brother) |
Biography
Early life and education
Bartelle was born in Farroupilha, Rio Grande do Sul.[2] 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.[1] In 2015, he donated funds for the construction of a veterinary hospital in Porto Alegre.[1] He owns a Limited Editions 199 yacht and a Falcon 7X jet.[1]
Career
In 1971, Alexandre and Pedro co-founded Grendene.[1] Their grandfather lent them capital to purchase plastic injection molding machines and hire five employees.[3] By May 2016, he was worth US$1.86billion.[1]
References
- https://www.forbes.com/profile/alexandre-grendene-bartelle/
- "Brazilian Chamber".
- 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.