Herman Lay

Founder of Lay's potato chips

Herman Lay was an American businessman and entrepreneur. He was born in 1899 in Nashville, Tennessee, and grew up in a family of modest means. Lay worked as a car salesman before starting his own business, which eventually became the Lay's potato chip company. He was known for his innovative marketing strategies and his ability to build a successful brand. Lay was also a pioneer in the snack food industry and played...