In this episode of the co:lab podcast, Vincent Vanhooymissen, CEO of Aminolabs, shares his journey from corporate finance to leading a global innovator in the nutraceuticals industry. Over the past eight years, Vincent has helped transform Aminolabs into a pioneer in health-focused innovation, sustainability, and product development.
Together with Olivier Van Raemdonck, Managing Partner at Cresco, Vincent reflects on his career growth and the transformative management buyout that shifted the company’s decision-making culture.
Vincent further dives into the fascinating evolution of the nutraceuticals market, highlighting the industry's transition from niche bodybuilding products to mainstream health solutions. He explains how changing consumer preferences, from taste to sustainability, have reshaped product innovation and manufacturing processes at Aminolabs. He shares how Aminolabs invests in R&D to stay ahead of trends, including plant-based proteins, gaming-focused nutrition, and local sourcing.
Vincent also opens about the balance between a high-powered career and family life, the importance of mentorship, and staying true to one’s values while navigating a fast-changing industry.
Tune in for this inspiring conversation that offers a behind-the-scenes look at leadership, entrepreneurship, and the future of health and sports nutrition.
