Bobbie Lloyd

Bobbie Lloyd is the CEO and Chief Baking Officer at Magnolia Bakery, where she has played an integral role in expanding the bakery from its original location in New York City’s West Village to more than 40 global locations. She brngs the homemade essence of Magnolia Bakery for customers through the creation and development of new recipes and perfection of old favorites. Born and raised in the Chicago area, Lloyd began her epicurean journey at eight with her first cooking class. She cultivated this interest through her formal education at Chef's and Company in Boston and working in restaurants. Throughout her career she has been involved in all aspects of the restaurant and bakery business, and authored her first cookbook, The Magnolia Bakery Handbook, in 2020. She lives in New York City.