Thomas ‘Hal’ Robson-Kanu is the Founder and CEO of The Turmeric Co., a UK-based functional drinks brand shaped by his personal experience of recovery, performance and everyday wellbeing. A former Premier League and Wales international footballer, Thomas began exploring the role of natural ingredients after a serious injury threatened his playing career. Working with his father, he developed an early turmeric-based blend that became part of his own recovery routine and later formed the foundations of The Turmeric Co. Today, Thomas’ work sits at the intersection of sport, functional nutrition and consumer health. Through The Turmeric Co., he is focused on creating accessible, high-quality products that support active lifestyles, from recovery and resilience to daily wellbeing. Drawing on his experience as an elite athlete, founder and advocate for evidence-informed nutrition, Thomas brings a practical perspective on how lived experience, ingredient-led innovation and a growing body of research can help shape conversations around long-term health, performance and rehabilitation. Thomas is also the founder of Raw Hydrate, a clean-ingredient watermelon juice brand focused on delivering natural electrolytes for everyday hydration.