Fran joined UNW in April 2025 as Chief Finance and Operations Officer.
Having trained within audit at KPMG Newcastle, she went on to work with Sir Peter Vardy at the Vardy Group of Companies. This included managing trusts, property and investments, and as part of the role she also became the Finance Director at Sonik Sports, of which Sir Peter Vardy was a major shareholder.
In 2016, she moved to law firm Hay & Kilner where she spent almost nine years as Finance Director, overseeing accounts, IT, HR and compliance.
At UNW, Fran is an integral part of the executive team, helping with the strategic direction of the firm, and overseeing the central services teams, with a particular focus on finance and IT. She is passionate about developing people and helping them achieve their full potential.
