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From Scrums to Science: Damien Fitzpatrick Joins "INFORMED in 10"
7 May 2026
The latest episode of the INFORMED in 10 Podcast has arrived, looking at the world of sports nutrition quality assurance with one of the industry's most influential voices.
In this monthly deep-dive series, we explore the trends, developments, and opportunities shaping the future of supplement safety. This month, we are joined by Damien Fitzpatrick, former elite Australian Rugby player and the founder of PILLAR Performance, a brand that is disrupting the micronutrition space.
The Motivation for Change
After a professional rugby career, Fitzpatrick recognised a critical gap in the market: the lack of high-potency, purposefully formulated micronutrients that were also guaranteed safe for professional athletes.
In this episode, Damien shares his personal journey from the field to the boardroom, discussing how his own experiences with injury led to founding a brand, why he committed to Informed Sport certification from day one, and we get his view on the evolving threats of contamination and how brands can navigate a complex global supply chain.
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