Executive Leadership
Andy Maher
Chief Executive Officer
Andy drives FACT’s strategic growth, spearheading its global leadership in Due Diligence, Intellectual Property Protection, Investigations, and Digital Forensics.
Lucy Crotty
Managing Director
Lucy leads FACT’s operations, client relationships, business development and marketing, driving growth, service excellence and strategic direction across the organisation.
Chairman and Advisors
Kieron Sharp
Chairman
Kieron is the chairman of Fact, drawing on his experience as a senior City of London Police detective, head of Interpol’s economic crime team and FACT’s CEO from 2006 to 2024.
Nick Sumner
Investigations Advisor
Nick advises FACT on investigations, disputes and enforcement, providing specialist guidance and supporting the development of intelligence-led services and client opportunities.
Mark Jackson
Pharmaceuticals Advisor
Mark leads FACT’s pharmaceutical sector strategy, providing specialist industry expertise and supporting the development of due diligence, anti-counterfeit, supply-chain and partner-risk services.
Alistair Sutherland
Security Advisor
Alistair brings 39 years’ of policing experience, including Royalty, Diplomatic and Specialist Protection, counter-terrorism, major incident and crisis command expertise and leadership.
Client and Operations
Natalie Smith
Client and Operations Manager
Natalie acts as a client lead for due diligence engagements, alongside managing delivery through her intelligence and investigations team across media, broadcasting, security and brand protection.
Laura Lowles
Client and Operations Manager
Laura acts as a client lead for due diligence engagements, alongside managing delivery through her corporate investigations team across the pharmaceutical, legal and financial sectors.
Mohammad Shirzai Ahmadi
Client and Operations Manager
Shirzai acts as a client lead for due diligence engagements, alongside managing delivery through his investment migration team across public-sector, screening and verification work.
Central Functions
Heidi Harris
Head of HR and Business
Heidi oversees all HR matters, including recruitment, staff training and development, office management, and supporting a positive workplace culture.
Lisa Wilkinson
Finance Manager
Lisa manages FACT’s finance function, overseeing financial operations, reporting and controls, ensuring accuracy, efficiency and strong fiscal governance.
Dennis Mosell
Quality Manager
Dennis leads FACT’s compliance and quality assurance activities, maintaining regulatory standards, strengthening processes, and promoting operational excellence company-wide.
Lara Riman
Communications and Content Lead
Lara leads FACT’s marketing function, driving brand awareness, communications and campaigns across digital, social media and client channels.
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