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Michel Leclercq
Born1938 or 1939 (age 84–85)[1]
NationalityFrench
Known forfounder and 40% owner of Decathlon Group
SpouseMarie-Claude Leclercq
Children4, including Olivier Leclercq
RelativesGérard Mulliez (cousin)

Michel Leclercq (born 1938/39) is a French billionaire businessman. He is the founder and 40% owner of Decathlon Group, a sporting goods retailer.

Early life

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

Career

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

As of November 2015, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$2.6 billion.[1]

Personal life

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

His wife, Marie-Claude Leclercq, is a psychotherapist, and represents the family on the council of the Decathlon Foundation, started in 2005.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Michel Leclercq". Forbes. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  2. ^ "Board of Directors". fondationdecathlon. Retrieved 8 November 2015.