Michel Leclercq


Michel Leclercq is a French billionaire businessman. He is the founder and 40% owner of Decathlon, the world's largest sporting goods retailer.

Early life

Leclercq was born in France. His cousin, Gérard Mulliez, is the founder of the Auchan supermarket chain, and owns 40% of Decathlon.

Career

Leclercq founded Decathlon, a sporting goods retailer, in 1976.
As of December 2017, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$5.1 billion.

Personal life

He is married with four children, and lives in Lille, France.
His wife, Marie-Claude Leclercq, is a psychotherapist, and represents the family on the council of the Decathlon Foundation, started in 2005.