Michael Leclercq is a French entrepreneur and businessman best known as the founder of Decathlon, one of the world’s largest sporting goods retailers.
Established in 1976, Decathlon has revolutionized the sporting goods industry with its unique business model, emphasizing accessibility, innovation, and affordability.
Leclercq’s vision for Decathlon was to make sports products available to everyone, regardless of their skill level or budget.
[1] His cousin, Gérard Mulliez, is the founder of the Auchan supermarket chain, and owns 40% of Decathlon.
[1] His wife, Marie-Claude Leclercq, is a psychotherapist, and represents the family on the council of the Decathlon Foundation, started in 2005.