A 62-year-old senior govt at Audi, Fabrizio Longo, died after falling 10,000 toes whereas mountaineering close to the Italian-Swiss border on Sunday. Regardless of utilizing crucial security tools, Longo fell throughout the climb. His physique was later positioned by a helicopter group. He was discovered lodged round 700 toes in a gorge.
A fellow climber witnessed the incident and instantly alerted emergency companies. Longo was pronounced lifeless on the scene, and his stays had been transported to the close by Italian city of Carisolo. Native authorities have launched an investigation to find out the circumstances resulting in the accident.
Longo, who had been the Director of Audi Italy since 2013, was a passionate mountaineer. He began his profession within the car business in 1987, working for firms resembling Fiat and its rival Lancia earlier than becoming a member of Audi in 2012. He was promoted to move Audi’s Italian division the next yr.
In response to his passing, an Audi consultant instructed the Washington Submit that Longo was “an individual of nice integrity.”
“He was a supply of unwavering help,” the consultant added, noting that “his sturdy values and real care for each one created a office crammed with heat and respect.”
