French entrepreneur
Michel Leclercq |
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Born | 1938 or 1939 (age 85–86)[1] |
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Nationality | French |
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Occupation | Businessman |
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Known for | Founder and 40% owner of Decathlon |
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Spouse | Marie-Claude Leclercq |
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Children | 4, including Olivier Leclercq |
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Relatives | Gérard Mulliez (cousin) |
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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]
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]
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