MEET THE TEAM
Founder and CEO – Peter Bakare
From a young age, Peter Bakare dreamed of creating an animated TV show. He pursued his passion by studying digital art, and his work was even featured in the National Portrait Gallery. Recognizing that success in animation required a grasp of acting and scriptwriting, Peter immersed himself in both fields—performing on the London stage, participating in radio plays, and writing for the BAFTA-winning TV show Skins. Even as he explored media and entertainment, he continued to nurture his love for drawing, even during his break from the industry to play volleyball. His athletic talent took him to the global stage, representing Team GB in the 2012 Olympic Games and various international tournaments.
At age 23, Peter returned to university on a sports scholarship to study animation. During his studies, he visited over 180,000 primary school children to deliver fitness and health sessions. Despite London recently hosting one of the world’s largest sporting events, Peter was troubled by the rising rates of childhood obesity. He observed firsthand how the increased use of digital technology was fostering sedentary lifestyles among children. Although his visits ignited a spark of inspiration, Peter recognized that without continuous engagement, old habits could easily resurface.
That realization led him to a transformative idea: his animated characters could accompany the children, inspiring them long after his visits ended. By blending his extensive experience in entertainment, animation, and Olympic sport, Peter created Nutri Troops—a program dedicated to helping as many children as possible embrace healthier lifestyles.
Creative & Art Director – Marcio Pereira De Oliveira
Peter met Marcio at a WorldSkills event, where their shared passion for animation and gaming quickly sparked a promising collaboration. Shortly thereafter, Peter offered Marcio a position, and for the past five years, Marcio has been instrumental in developing Nutri Troops’ creative content. A distinguished graduate with a Level 3 UAL Animation and Games Design diploma earned with Distinction, Marcio is also a WorldSkills UK National 3D Game Design Silver Medallist. In addition, he spent two years teaching Level 3 UAL Animation and Games Design at Westminster College.
Product & Health Director – Algimantas Beinoravicius
Algi is deeply passionate about nutrition, movement, and the transformative power of a balanced diet combined with physical activity. During his BSc in Human Nutrition, he focused his research on online school interventions designed to boost nutrition awareness and encourage physical activity among primary school children. He led undergraduate students in creating educational lessons on healthy eating and in designing nutritious recipes for children and their families.
His enthusiasm for exercise also inspired him to develop successful online training programs that are used globally—not only by advanced athletes but also by individuals facing significant medical challenges, such as missing limbs, who strive to live active, fulfilling lives.
To further enhance his expertise, Algi is currently pursuing an MSc in Public Health (Nutrition) while continuing his research on innovative online-based school interventions aimed at preventing childhood obesity.
