Billionaire Alexandre Grendene Bartelle, owner of Grendene.
Grendene also has successful licensing partnerships with celebrities like Colombian singer Shakira and Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen. Bundchen partnered with Grendene S.A. in 2002 to launch her own line of affordable flip-flops, Ipanema Gisele Bundchen, a roaring success. Bundchen’s flip-flops, which retail for about $30 a pair internationally, sell millions of pairs annually and accounted for a big part of Grendene’s $1.2 billion in sales last year.
Alexandre Grendene stepped down as director of Grendene in May 2013 as part of a process of greater professionalization of the company.
Mr. Alexandre Grendene Bartelle serves as the President of Lagoa Clara Agrícola S.A. Mr. Bartelle serves as a Manager of Agropecuária Jacarezinho Ltda., and Karina Empreendimentos Imobiliários Ltda. He serves as a Vice President at Telasul S.A. He is involved in other businesses in Brazil and abroad, including Dell’Anno Moveis Ltda., Agropecuaria Jacarezinho Ltda., and Reebok Chile. He founded Grendene S/a. in 1971 and serves as its Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and Member of Executive Board. For over the years, he was among those responsible for redirecting Grendene’s business line by developing new concepts, products and innovative design, as well as the decision to transfer the main industrial unit to the state of Ceara. He serves as First Vice chairman of Vulcabras|azaleia SA. He serves as the Chairman of Board of Directors at Da Mata S.A. Sugar and Alcohol. He has been the Chairman of board of UNICASA Indústria de Móveis S/A since February 27, 2012. He serves as the Vice Chairman at Vulcabrás Azaléia S.A. Mr. Bartelle holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from Universidade de Caxias do Sul in the State of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Alexandre Grendene Bartelle is the owner of the yacht Madame Kate. Together with his twin brother Pedro, he founded the shoe empire Grendene. Grendene is one of the world´s largest footwear producers, producing more than 250 million pairs per year, with 25,000 employees. Grendene has 13 footwear factories, and owns several footware brands, such as Melissa, Rider, Grendha, Ipanema, Ilhabela, Zaxy, Cartago, Pega Forte, Grendene Kids and Baby. Alexandre and his brother each hold approximate 35% of the shares. Alexandre is Chairman of the Board of Directors, while his brother Pedro is Vice-
Aircraft
Alexandre Grendene owns a Falcon 7X private jet, with registration N407KT
Art
unknown
Charity & Foundations
The lastest Brazilian billionaire have not yet set up a foundation or charity
Family
7 kids
His twin brother
Mr. Pedro Grendene Bartelle serves as the Vice Chairman, Vice Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice President at Grendene S/a. Mr. Bartelle is responsible for redirecting Grendene’s business line by developing new concepts, products and innovative design, as well as the decision to transfer the main industrial unit to the state of Ceara. He serves as Chairman and the Chief Executive Officer of Vulcabras do Nordeste, Agropecuaria Manaca Ltd. and Reebok Chile, a footwear company. He serves as the Chairman of Vulcabras|azaleia SA.
Museum
no
Real Estate
Lives Brazil
Sport
Unknown.
Super Cars
Like Ferraris
Super Yachts
own the 60m Super yacht MADAME KATE build by Amels .
Super yacht “Madame Kate” is a tribute to his puppy Kate. Ballroom, helipad and swimming pool are some of the attractions of the yacht, which should be anchored in Monaco.
The other yacht “Lady Kate” build by CRN shipyard, is for sale.