Sir Frank Lowy AC is an Australian businessman, property developer, and philanthropist. His self-made billionaire fortune stems from the founding of the Westfield Group, one of the world's largest shopping center companies. Born in Czechoslovakia (now Slovakia) in 1930 to a Jewish family, his early life was marked by immense hardship: he was forced to live in a ghetto in Hungary during World War II, and his father died in Auschwitz.

Lowy's life is a story of incredible resilience: he was caught by British authorities and interned in Cyprus before migrating to Australia in 1952 after serving in the Arab-Israeli War (1948). He joined family members in a small goods delivery business in Sydney. In 1953, he met his partner, John Saunders, and they began expanding into property development.

Frank Lowy and John Saunders opened their first mall in Sydney in 1959 and listed Westfield Development Corporation on the stock exchange in 1960. His strategic vision transformed the retail landscape: he pioneered the concept of the modern American-style shopping center in Australia, expanding the model aggressively into the USA (1977), New Zealand, and the U.K. For over 50 years, Lowy served as the company's CEO.

His wealth was secured by the immense appreciation of Westfield's global retail real estate portfolio. In 2017, Lowy orchestrated the sale of the final retail operating arm, Westfield Corporation, to a French property concern, securing his final major exit. Beyond retail, he served as Chairman of the Football Federation Australia (FFA) from 2003 to 2015, lobbying to host the 2022 World Cup. He founded the prestigious Lowy Institute for International Policy in 2003.

Sir Frank Lowy is a major global philanthropist, earning the Companion of the Order of Australia (AC). His structural social impact is tied to the Westfield Group's role in shaping global retail infrastructure and his funding of the Lowy Institute, which provides crucial policy advice.

His personal life is a testament to resilience: he is a Holocaust survivor who fought in the Arab-Israeli War (1948). He has dedicated his philanthropy to honoring the memory of his father, who died in Auschwitz.

Sir Frank Lowy maintains the professional, distinguished style of an international property tycoon. His attire is consistently formal and high-quality, favoring tailored business suits. His aesthetic is one of serious authority, reflecting his decades of leadership in the real estate and sports sectors.

Residing in Sydney, Australia, his luxury is the immense security and autonomy derived from his multi-billion dollar fortune. His life is dedicated to the stewardship of his family's legacy, balancing global real estate development with high-impact policy and educational philanthropy.