Clue welcomes Counter Fraud expert Laura Eshelby

We are thrilled to announce Laura Eshelby as Clue’s new Head of Economic Crime. With a distinguished background in counter fraud, Laura has played a key role in shaping UK government policies to combat fraud and insider threats. 

Laura’s tactical and strategic expertise will be instrumental as we enhance our software, helping customers apply AI, streamline workflows, and maximise their impact in the fight against economic crime. She understands the critical need to align counter fraud strategies with the software that supports them, ensuring organisations can fully harness Clue’s capabilities.

A leading figure in counter fraud and economic crime

Laura’s arrival at Clue comes at a critical time when economic crime is more borderless and sophisticated than ever. With her extensive experience, Laura understands the complex challenges our customers face. As public sector organisations seek better ways to manage fraud risks, Laura is the ideal leader to guide them. Her international expertise, particularly with the Five Eyes intelligence alliance, will be key in ensuring our software is finely tuned to meet these evolving needs. 

Thomas Drohan, co-founder and Chief Commercial Officer commented: “Clue is the essential software that powers an organisation’s counter fraud operations. It is the foundation where workflows are built, proactive intelligence is generated, opportunities for prevention are identified, compliant investigations are conducted, and return on investment is realised. 

“For organisations to fully leverage Clue, it’s vital that their counter fraud policies and procedures are seamlessly integrated with the software. 

“With her experience in shaping the UK government’s counter fraud strategy, Laura recognised this need and has joined Clue to help organisations achieve this vision.”

Laura’s guidance will not only strengthen this support but also help our customers across various sectors instil best practices and enhance their fraud risk assessments. Her insights will ensure that Clue’s technology remains proactive and effective, especially as AI is being introduced into our software, enabling our customers to better manage and mitigate emerging threats. 

Expanding our economic crime community

Laura’s credibility will help us strengthen existing customer relationships and forge new ones, expanding our reach and impact. This strategic expansion will not only bring new customers into the Clue ecosystem but also enhance our ability to support and grow alongside them, ensuring that Clue continues to be a trusted partner in their fight against economic crime. 

Her appointment also marks a significant step forward in our product development strategy. Laura’s insights into the evolving fraud landscape, regulatory requirements, and the role of AI and technology will guide our roadmap, ensuring that Clue’s solutions remain at the forefront. Her experience in driving organisational change will be instrumental as we help our customers adopt and fully leverage our technologies, maximising their return on investment.

‘An opportunity to make change’

“I’ve spent my entire career seeking to better understand fraud and corruption and root it out through investigation,” said Laura on her appointment as Head of Economic Crime.

“Clue is an amazing opportunity to use my insight and continued passion to make cross-system change and reduce the harm caused by economic crime. The core Clue values and mission – with safeguarding and counter corruption at their heart – made this an ideal match for me.”  

Laura Eshelby’s expertise, strategic vision, and industry influence will be a tremendous asset to Clue and our customers. We are confident that her leadership will help Clue not only support but also better manage the complexities of economic crime prevention. Please join us in welcoming Laura to the Clue team. 

Learn more about Clue for economic crime.