Residence France Name Michel Leclercq Nationality French Role Businessman | Spouse(s) Marie-Claude Leclercq Children 4 | |
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Known for founder and 40% owner of Decathlon Group Net worth US$2.6 billion (November 2015) | ||
Organizations founded Decathlon Group | ||
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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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Early life
Leclercq was born in France. His cousin, Gérard Mulliez, is the founder of the Auchan department store chain, and Mulliez owns another 40% of Decathlon.
Career
Leclercq founded Decathlon Group, a sporting goods retailer, in 1976.
As of November 2015, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$2.6 billion.
Personal life
He is married with four children, and lives in France.
His wife, Marie-Claude Leclercq, is a psychotherapist, and represents the family on the council of the Decathlon Foundation, started in 2005.
References
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