Francesca Dickson is a seasoned Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) professional with 20 years of experience in financial services, fintech, and corporate governance. As a Chartered Secretary and a Fellow of the Governance Institute, she has held senior leadership roles, including Head of Risk and Governance at a leading payments company in Sydney, and has served as Chair of the Risk and Technology Committee at the Governance Institute.

Francesca’s career trajectory in enterprise risk have included roles such as Head of Risk and Governance, Group Risk Manager, Governance Consultant, Compliance Officer, and Company Secretary. Her achievements are marked by her ability to establish robust risk frameworks, define risk appetite, and drive improvements in risk culture and maturity within organisations. Francesca’s expertise extends to advising executives, committees, and boards, where she provides strategic guidance and facilitates informed decision-making processes. As a consultant and trainer, her passion extends to challenging the current perception of risk and ensuring that individuals and teams feel empowered and optimistic about their roles within an organisation’s risk architecture. Francesca’s dedication to thought leadership and advocacy has earned her prestigious awards, including recognition in the Governance Top 100 and the Finalist Strategic Risk Asia-Pacific Risk Team of the Year.