About the speaker
Donna Hay is one of the world’s most influential food personalities. With over 28 award-winning cookbooks, more than 8 million copies sold in 10 languages, and her own acclaimed magazine, she has set the global benchmark for food publishing. A pioneer of visual food content long before social media, she built an international media and product empire from scratch – without investors and without a male co-founder. In 2022, she received the Order of Australia. Her latest book “Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt” launches in German with AT Verlag in April 2026.
Donna Hay at OMR
25 years ago, Donna Hay built a global food media empire – no investors, no male co-founder, long before “creator economy” was a buzzword. Now she’s bringing her new book “Sunshine, Lemons and Sea Salt” to Germany and meets CHEF:IN – Germany’s first platform for female gastronomy professionals. Together with CHEF:IN founder Denise Wachter, she discusses content as a business model, authentic brand-building, and why the future of food is female. Moderated by TV chef and journalist Felicitas Then. The OG meets the Next Generation – Premium Food, Female Leadership, Business that lasts.
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