Amanda Lai leads the Food Industry Practice at McMillanDoolittle, a Chicago-based consultancy that has served the retail industry for over 35 years. As associate partner, she works with her global food and retail clients to develop comprehensive strategies and concepts that help retailers and brands succeed.
Lai is a keynote speaker and subject matter expert in trends, innovation and grocery, and has presented insights in the Americas, Europe, Asia and Africa. She was named a Rising Star of Consulting by Consulting Magazine for Retail Excellence, was named a GenNext Award honoree by Progressive Grocer for her contributions to the food industry, and received the Top Retail Expert distinction from RETHINK Retail.