Fran is an experienced & effective former Detective Superintendent with a strong background in leading teams and working with partners. Fran is adept at working in ambiguous, fast paced environments, dealing with conflict and risk and finding sustainable solutions. She has a focus on attention to detail whilst seeing the bigger picture. Fran has great experience in investigations, criminal and misconduct, together with dealing with work-based issues such as bullying and fairness at work.

Fran has experience in review, skilled in assessing complex information from multiple sources, determining what the issues are and providing clear, detailed reports. An experienced Chair, particularly in the areas of public protection and community safety, Fran achieved success through gaining the trust and confidence of partners, understanding their needs and priorities and finding common ground upon which decisions and plans could be agreed.

Fran has experience on gross misconduct boards, assessing oral and written information and evidence and arriving at fair, balanced and evidence-based determinations.

Fran is a keen volunteer, having helped in the vaccination rollout and likes to spend spare time with family, friends, her dog and trying to master golf.