| Birth Day | September 15, 1937 |
| Birth Place | France |
| Age | 83 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | 27 May 2016 (2016-05-28) (aged 78) |
| Birth Sign | Libra |
| Residence | Paris, France |
| Occupation | Founder and CEO, JCDecaux |
| Children | 3 |
Jean-Claude Decaux and his family have built an impressive fortune in the media industry in France. With a net worth estimated to be $6.5 billion in 2024, they are recognized as influential figures in the field. The Decaux family has made a name for themselves through their company, which specializes in outdoor advertising and public amenities. Their innovative approach to advertising has revolutionized the industry, making them pioneers in their field. With their vast wealth and influence, the Decaux family continues to shape the media landscape in France and beyond.
At the age of 18, inspired by an argument with his Father over the family shoe store's window display, Jean-Claude started a Business creating billboards along French roadways. In 1963, legislation in France placed restrictions on billboard use which forced Decaux out of Business. He founded JCDecaux in 1964. He made a deal with the city of Lyons, proposing that he would build bus shelters and keep them clean in exchange for advertising space there. The company quickly expanded to other cities.
In 1980, Decaux personally designed the Sanisette public toilet, a self-cleaning public toilet, as a replacement for the pissoirs of Paris.
In January 2015, according to Forbes, he had a net worth of $6.2 billion.
