Frances is a seasoned marketing strategist and business development professional with over 25 years of experience with start-up and scale-up companies, primarily focused on biometrics and digital identity, fintech, data and analytics and cybersecurity.
Frances has led marketing and strategy teams at L-1 Identity Solutions, MyCheck, BioCatch and most recently, Signals Analytics, and has run her own business consultancy where she provided expertise in biometrics and identification systems to growth companies. She has worked extensively with C-level executives on the development of business plans, conducted independent market research and competitive assessments and directed public policy and public affairs programs. Frances has also served government and multilateral organizations in promoting biometrics best practices for social and economic development and has been an outspoken advocate for consumer privacy and the responsible use of biometrics. She is currently leading a new venture called Anonybit, which provides a ground-breaking infrastructure for decentralizing biometric technology (not on the blockchain!).
Frances has a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Hofstra University and a Master’s Degree in International Affairs from New York University.
