Michel Leclercq
Fashion & Retail

Michel Leclercq Net Worth

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Michel Leclercq, born in 1938 in Lille, France, is the founder of Decathlon, one of the world's largest athletic retailers. With nearly 900 stores and $8 billion in sales, Decathlon employs 60,000 people in 27 countries. Leclercq and his immediate family own 40% of the company, while the extended Mulliez family, of which he is a cousin, own the other 40%.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Year 1938
Birth Place Lille, France, France
Age 85 YEARS OLD
Residence France
Known for founder and 40% owner of Decathlon Group
Spouse(s) Marie-Claude Leclercq
Children 4, including Olivier Leclercq
Relatives Gérard Mulliez (cousin)

💰 Net worth: $5 Billion (2024)

Michel Leclercq is a prominent figure in the world of fashion and retail in France. His successful ventures in the industry have led to a remarkable net worth, which is estimated to reach an impressive $5 billion by 2024. Leclercq's entrepreneurial journey is a shining example of his exceptional business acumen and innovative approach towards the fashion and retail sectors. As a visionary leader, he has not only introduced groundbreaking concepts but has also built a strong reputation for delivering quality products and services. With his substantial net worth, Michel Leclercq continues to make significant contributions to the dynamic and evolving fashion landscape in France.

2014 $3 Billion
2015 $2.6 Billion
2016 $3.4 Billion
2017 $4.2 Billion
2018 $3.92 Billion

Biography/Timeline

1976

Leclercq founded Decathlon Group, a sporting goods retailer, in 1976.

2005

His wife, Marie-Claude Leclercq, is a psychotherapist, and represents the family on the council of the Decathlon Foundation, started in 2005.

2017

As of December 2017, Forbes estimated his net worth at US$5.1 billion.

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