Speaker Profile

Emily Hay is a strategic marketing and communications leader with more than 15 years’ experience across the wine, tourism and hospitality sectors. Beginning her career with a background in visual arts, Emily has worked from family business through to regional and national leadership roles within Australia’s wine industry.

She is recognised for her expertise in brand strategy, capability building and industry collaboration, having led award-winning marketing and communications initiatives for the Barossa region. An alum and coach of Wine Australia’s Future Leaders program, Emily also chairs Australian Grape & Wine’s Diversity, Equality & Inclusion in Wine Committee. Passionate about helping businesses grow, Emily is known for her practical approach built on clarity, capability and capacity.