Michel Leclercq

Michel Leclercq 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. 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.