Empowering Performance: Dairy’s Role in Athletic Success

Anke and Jean

Dairy’s Role in Athletic Success

Meet Jean Nyakayiru, a Research Specialist within the Expert Team Nutrition (part of the Family and Adult Nutrition cluster) in our R&D team. He is responsible for setting up and monitoring collaborations and research studies with external researchers, focusing on adult nutrition, particularly protein, muscle, and mobility. These studies help substantiate the health benefits of FrieslandCampina products. His collaborative nature is invaluable as he works with Development Specialists and Marketing to translate research insights into communication materials and new product concepts.

Jean

Born in Kenya to a Rwandan mother and a Ghanaian father who met while working in Nairobi, Jean moved to the Netherlands at the age of six and has lived here ever since. In 2019, he joined FrieslandCampina after completing his PhD in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Physiology at Maastricht University. Before that, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy and a master’s in Human Movement Science.

I enjoy working on nutritious, great-tasting products and highlighting their health benefits. The collaborative and enthusiastic team atmosphere at FrieslandCampina is truly inspiring.

R&D teams

At FrieslandCampina, we produce ingredients and products that support performance, recovery, and health for athletes. Our research and collaborations help substantiate these benefits, ensuring our products meet the needs of athletes and consumers alike. Working on nutritious, great-tasting ingredients and products, and highlighting their health-contributing features, is a key part of our mission. We do this within a large team of enthusiastic and driven colleagues, all aimed at achieving great successes with FrieslandCampina.

R&D

Each member of the project teams that I work in is important, valued, and respected for their contribution. It sounds pretty simple, but it really creates an inspiring atmosphere in my opinion!

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