John Flanagan
John Flanagan graduated from the University of Limerick in Ireland with a PhD in food technology. He then completed a post-doctoral research fellowship at the Riddet Institute in Massey University, New Zealand, where he investigated food structures and the interaction of food components. He then expanded his knowledge of industrial processing and the health impacts of nutraceuticals through industrial R&D roles in Ireland, Spain and France. John joined Royal Canin in 2015 and has led research in the global R&D division with the aim of creating innovative, scientifically substantiated solutions to improve the health of cats and dogs suffering from obesity and diabetes.