Lydia Penn

Lydia Penn is an experienced professional with a strong background in project management, vendor sourcing & management, category sourcing & strategic management, business development, cost drivers, supply chain management, risk assessment & management, LEAN (including 6 sigma and Kanban) in production and business, RCI (Rapid Continuous Improvement), and more.

With a decade of experience, Lydia has worked for renowned companies in the furniture, furniture fitting, architectural material & hardware, LED lighting, and interior design accessory industries such as HNI and HAFELE. She also contributed to the Asian sourcing team of Phillip Starck Design for luxury hotel and restaurant projects.

Currently, Lydia Penn serves as a Sourcing & Project Manager at Maclaren HK, a prominent baby stroller corporation. Her role involves gaining insights into retail industry dynamics like forecasting, sales demand planning, inventory control, and distribution.

Her educational background includes a focus on International Trade & Economy at Shanghai Industrial and Commercial College.

Previously, Lydia has held key positions such as Strategic Procurement Manager at HAFELE, Senior Account Executive at HNI Corporation, and Merchandiser Lead at On Ltd.