Dr. Nicola Harding

Dr. Nicola Harding is the CEO of We Fight Fraud, and a Dr of Criminology specialising in Fraud and Financial Crime. Before joining WFF, Nicola was a Criminology Lecturer at Lancaster University, where her research focused on the value of lived experience for crime prevention. Nicola’s personal experiences drive her passion for criminology, and this combination of her personal and academic backgrounds have established her as a leading authority in the field of anti-fraud and financial crime prevention. 

As CEO of WFF, Nicola leads teams in testing, training, and research to help businesses identify, understand, and manage the threat of serious organised crime. She spearheads WFF’s innovative approach to demonstrating how criminals use cybercrime, social engineering, and physical methods to steal assets and data. Acting as a bridge between client needs and academic research, Nicola ensures that WFF remains at the forefront of delivering cutting-edge knowledge and tactics in the fight against fraud.