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 | 23 January 1950 |
| Alma mater | University of Caxias do Sul |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Co-founder of Grendene |
| Relatives | Pedro Grendene Bartelle (twin brother) |
Biography
Early life and education
Bartelle was born in Farroupilha, Rio Grande do Sul.[1] 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.[2] In 2015, he donated funds for the construction of a veterinary hospital in Porto Alegre.[2] He owns an Amels Limited Editions 199 yacht and a Falcon 7X jet.[2]
Career
In 1971, Alexandre and Pedro co-founded Grendene.[2] 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.[2]