Michel Leclercq
| Michel Leclercq | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1938/1939 (age 76–77)[1] |
| Residence | France |
| Nationality | French |
| Known for | founder and 40% owner of Decathlon Group |
| Net worth | US$2.6 billion (November 2015)[1] |
| Spouse(s) | Marie-Claude Leclercq |
| Children | 4 |
| Relatives | Gérard Mulliez (cousin) |
Michel Leclercq (born 1938/1939) 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 (cousin), is the founder of the Auchan department store chain, and the 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 "Michel Leclercq". Forbes. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". fondationdecathlon. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
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