Michel Leclercq (born 1938/39) is a French businessman best known as the founder of Decathlon, one of the world’s largest sporting goods retailers.
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.[2]
References
- Michel Leclercq Forbes, retrieved 16 December 2017^
- Board of Directors fondationdecathlon, retrieved 8 November 2015^