Olivier Leclercq
Olivier Leclercq | |
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| Born | 1964 France |
| Occupation(s) | Entrepreneur, hotelier, designer, private equity investor, real estate developer |
| Known for | Proprietor of Olivarius Hotels; former chairman of Decathlon; owner of Coolibar |
Olivier Leclercq (born 1964) is a French billionaire entrepreneur, hotelier, and designer, as well as the proprietor of Olivarius Hotels. He operates as a private equity investor and real estate developer, residing in Montecito, California. In 2014, his fortune was estimated at €1.76 billion according to La Voix du Nord.
Leclercq previously served as chairman of Decathlon, a major global sporting goods retailer established by his father, Michel Leclercq. The family currently holds a 49% ownership stake in the business. He is a member of the Mulliez family, which ranks as the 12th wealthiest family worldwide.
Via Olivarius Hospitality California, Leclercq fully owns Coolibar, a prominent brand known for its exclusive sun-protective apparel.
Personal life
Leclercq is part of the Mulliez family, founders and proprietors of the supermarket chain Auchan, recognized as the 12th richest family globally. As the eldest son of Michel Leclercq, founder of Decathlon, the largest sporting goods retailer worldwide, he and his father both hold positions on the company's board. In 2018, Bloomberg appraised the Mulliez family's net worth at US$37.5 billion.
He is divorced and has three children.