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'''Michel Leclercq''' (born 1938/ |
'''Michel Leclercq''' (born 1938/39) is a French [[billionaire]] businessman. He is the founder and 40% owner of [[Decathlon Group]], a sporting goods retailer. |
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Michel Leclercq | |
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| Born | 1938 or 1939 (age 84–85)[1] |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | founder and 40% owner of Decathlon Group |
| Spouse | Marie-Claude Leclercq |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Gérard 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
- ^ a b c d e f g "Michel Leclercq". Forbes. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ^ "Board of Directors". fondationdecathlon. Retrieved 8 November 2015.