Linda Penn is the owner and Chief Executive Officer of Lowes Menswear, a leading Australian retailer. In addition to her corporate leadership, she serves as Co-Chair of the Gold Dinner Committee, playing a pivotal role in raising essential funds for the Sydney Children’s Hospital Foundation.
Linda holds a double degree in Law and Commerce from the University of New South Wales. After graduating, she practiced in the Corporate and Commercial sector at Mallesons Stephen Jaques for three years. She later joined her family’s business, Lowes Menswear, as Chief Marketing Officer, where her vision and leadership transformed the company into the iconic Australian brand it is today.
In 2018, she stepped into the role of CEO, overseeing a strategic restructure that drove record profits and ensured the retention of all employees during the challenges of the pandemic.
A passionate philanthropist, Linda has leveraged Lowes' national reach to partner with various charities, raising awareness and funds for key causes. Her long-standing support for Children’s Medical Research Institute began in 1998, when she organised Lowes' centenary ball to commemorate the company’s 100th anniversary, which they raised an impressive $350,000 for the Jeans for Genes campaign.
In 2021, Linda joined the Gold Dinner Committee as Co-Chair, where her leadership has been instrumental in exceeding fundraising targets to support major developments across the Children’s Hospitals Network.
Linda joined the CMRI Board in September 2024.