Nard is an experienced networker, business developer, innovator, entrepreneur, and strategic thought leader in (personalised) nutrition and innovation.

After his study of Human Nutrition at Wageningen University, he worked for the food industry in international positions for more than a decade as a successful liaison between business and science.

He then joined Dutch innovation organisation TNO to lead their Nutrition and Health business line and set up the world’s largest public-private research consortium on personalised nutrition and health becoming a thought leader in this ever-evolving field.

After TNO, Nard co-founded the startup Happ, founded NCNC Nutrition Consultancy and is currently the Director of Strategic Development for food innovation campus Brightlands Campus Greenport Venlo, where he works on sustainable and healthy plant-based food.