Junnie Lai

Chef Dr. Junnie Lai, MBA, PhD (Natural Medicine)Founder of Global Cuisine Consulting, Chef Junnie Lai is an internationally recognized Research & Development Chef and product innovation consultant. With more than two decades of experience leading culinary innovation for global brands and emerging startups, she is celebrated for her ability to bridge authentic international flavors with modern pizza and pasta applications. Chef Lai develops menus with marketing strategy and costing in mind—creating concepts that are not only delicious and trend-forward, but also operationally practical and commercially successful.Chef Lai will share insights on emerging global flavor trends and demonstrate how regional cuisines can inspire the next generation of pizza innovation. Version 2Chef Dr. Junnie Lai, MBA, PhD (Natural Medicine) is the founder of Global Cuisine Consulting, a culinary R&D and product innovation firm dedicated to helping brands transform bold ideas into commercially successful products. With over two decades of experience in menu development, flavor innovation, and product commercialization, Chef Lai has collaborated with leading food manufacturers, restaurant groups, and emerging startups worldwide.Her work bridges culinary artistry with market strategy—where authentic world cuisines meet modern consumer expectations. Drawing inspiration from regional ingredients and cross-cultural traditions, she brings a global perspective to the evolving world of pizza, celebrating how flavor can tell stories that connect cultures and generations.Chef Lai invites audiences to rediscover pizza as a canvas for global creativity, merging the craft of tradition with the excitement of modern flavor innovation."