Arthur Sendas
| Arthur Sendas | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Arthur Antônio Sendas 1935 São João de Meriti, RJ, Brazil |
| Died |
(aged 72) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
| Nationality |
 Brazilian |
| Occupation | Owner, Sendas Supermarket |
| Net worth | $2 billion |
Arthur Antônio Sendas (1935 in São João de Meriti – October 20, 2008 in Rio de Janeiro) was a Brazilian businessman and business magnate, who founded one of Brazil's largest supermarket chains, Sendas supermaket.[1]
Sendas began building and growing his first grocery store when he was just 17 years old.[1] Eventually Sendas grew to become one of Brazil's largest chains. Sendas supermarkets were sold to rival company, Grupo Pão de Açúcar, in 2003.[1] The supermakets continue to be operated under the Sendas name.[1]
On October 20, 2008, Sendas was shot as he opened the door of his Leblon, Rio de Janeiro, apartment.[1] He died of his injuries at a Rio de Janeiro hospital hours later at the age of 72.[1] Sendas’ 28-year-old driver, Roberto Costa Jr., who was seen arguing with Sendas shortly before the shooting, later confessed to the murder.[2] Police detective Bianca Araujo said that Costa feared losing his job after Sendas' grandson João Arthur Sendas decided to move to the United States.[2]
After his death, his first-born son Arthur Sendas Filho, took over as the CEO.
His son João Antônio Sendas committed suicide in 2003.
Sendas was a support of Vasco da Gama.
The Governor of Rio de Janeiro state, Sergio Cabral, declared three days of mourning following Sendas' death.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Brazil grocery magnate killed". Associated Press. International Herald Tribune. 2008-10-20. Retrieved 2008-11-19.
- 1 2 "Brazilian grocery magnate's driver confesses to killing". Associated Press. China Post. 2008-10-23. Retrieved 2008-11-19.