Philippe Ginestet | |
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 Ginestet in 2017 | |
| Born | 15 April 1954 Sainte-Livrade-sur-Lot, Lot-et-Garonne, France |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Known for | Founder and owner of GiFi |
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. [5] His son Alexandre Ginestet is the CEO. [4]
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