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 | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1938 or 1939 (age 85–86)[1] |
| Nationality | French |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder and 40% owner of Decathlon |
| Spouse | Marie-Claude Leclercq |
| Children | 4, including Olivier Leclercq |
| Relatives | Gérard Mulliez (cousin) |
Early life
editLeclercq was born in France.[1] His cousin, Gérard Mulliez, is the founder of the Auchan supermarket chain, and owns 40% of Decathlon.[1]
Career
editLeclercq 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
editHe 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
edit- ^ a b c d e f "Michel Leclercq". Forbes. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
- ^ "Decathlon in the world". Decathlon Group. Retrieved 25 August 2018.
- ^ "Decathlon, known as 'the Aldi of activewear', will open first Aussie store in Sydney tomorrow". news.com.au. 4 December 2017.
- ^ "Board of Directors". fondationdecathlon. Retrieved 8 November 2015.