Philippe Ginestet (born 15 April 1954) is a French billionaire businessman, and the founder, chairman and owner of GiFi, a French discount chain.

[1] Philippe Ginestet was born on 15 April 1954 in Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, France.

[2] Ginestet is one of the wealthiest persons in France and one of the largest clothing retailers.

[3] Ginestet founded GiFi, a French discount chain in 1981.

[4] Groupe Philippe Ginestet (GPG) has over 700 stores in France and Belgium.