Michel Leclercq

Michel Leclercq (born 1938/39) is a French billionaire businessman. He is the founder and 40% owner of Decathlon. With over 1647 stores in 57 countries and regions (Jan 2020),[2] it is the largest sporting goods retailer in the world.[3]

Michel Leclercq
Born1938 or 1939 (age 83–84)[1]
NationalityFrench
OccupationBusinessman
Known forFounder and 40% owner of Decathlon
SpouseMarie-Claude Leclercq
Children4, including Olivier Leclercq
RelativesGérard Mulliez (cousin)

Early life

Leclercq was born in France.[1] His cousin, Gérard Mulliez, is the founder of the Auchan supermarket chain, and owns 40% of Decathlon.[1]

Career

Leclercq founded Decathlon, a sporting goods retailer, in 1976.[1]

As of December 2017, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$5.1 billion.[1]

Personal life

He is married with four children, and lives in Lille, France.[1]

His wife, Marie-Claude Leclercq, is a psychotherapist, and represents the family on the council of the Decathlon Foundation, started in 2005.[4]

References

  1. "Michel Leclercq". Forbes. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  2. "Decathlon in the world". Decathlon Group. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
  3. "Decathlon, known as 'the Aldi of activewear', will open first Aussie store in Sydney tomorrow". news.com.au. 4 December 2017.
  4. "Board of Directors". fondationdecathlon. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
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