ABOUT US
Finding affordable, scientifically-driven on-the-bike nutrition remains an ongoing challenge for many athletes, recreational and competitive alike. After personally experiencing this challenge, Dr Pantalone researched and created SiSu Nutrition’s inaugural product: Endurance Fuel.
VISION & MISSION
SiSu Nutrition strives to be the leading scientifically-driven endurance sports nutrition brand in South Africa.
We wish to provide athletes with affordable, high quality nutrition before, during and after training to enhance and optimise performance.
PEDAL THE FUEL
“Sisu” is a Finnish concept described as stoic determination, tenacity of purpose, grit, bravery, resilience, and hardiness and is held by Finns themselves to express their national character – Strength of Will.
MEET OUR TEAM
Dr. Giovanni Pantalone
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Founder & Managing Director
Giovanni is a Qualified Pharmacist and Homeopath with a Masters degree in Cycling Performance. He became interested in cycling nutrition following a 15 year performance plateau that was broken following adaptations to his nutrition on the bike. This motivated him to help fellow athletes out of their performance lows with scientific training and high quality nutrition.
Giovanni has been working in the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry for many years. This industry knowledge provides access to unique high quality ingredients, processes and research and development capabilities that are critical for nutrition in the 21st century.
Jerone Parring
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Finance Manager
Jerone is a dynamic professional with a rich tapestry of expertise. With 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical manufacturing and a unique perspective to financial management, she holds a diploma in Procurement and Supply, complemented by the successful completion of a Senior Management Development Programme at the University of Stellenbosch Business School.
Her journey from HR and procurement management to financial stewardship equips her with a holistic understanding of business operations. She is committed to leveraging this multifaceted background to drive the financial success and strategic growth of SiSu Nutrition.
Stacy-Leigh Strydom
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Operations & Marketing Manager
Stacy-Leigh is a Registered Dietitian, with a Masters in Nutrition. She was brought into the cycling world through her husband, Wilco and although not a cyclist herself, has stood alongside him while learning the ins-and-outs of fueling adequately on the bike for quite a number of years.
Stacy-Leigh enjoys merging her interests of nutrition and project management and brings these expertise to the SiSu Nutrition team.
Wilco Strydom
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Sports Liaison
Wilco is a Software Developer with a Masters in Engineering. He has over 2 decades of cycling experience and currently chairs the Wine Lands Cycling Club Road committee, while also managing and riding for the affiliated Wine Lands Racing Team.
He feels strongly about adequate fueling before, during and after riding, and has experienced first-hand the positive impact that maximising carbohydrate intake can have on performance.
Our Quality & Safety Commitment
All SiSu products are formulated by a team of Pharmacists, Registered Dietitians & pharmaceutical quality experts. Each batch is tested for quality and contains no banned substances. Our scientifically-researched formulations ensure ultimate quality, efficacy & safety. Our pharmaceutical manufacturing environment ensures products contain no allergens as the company does not manufacture with nuts or any other allergens, furthermore deep cleaning between each batch ensures no carry over from the previous batch.