Dr Frances Undelikwo

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DISC Type : Dc

CISO/DPO at NOVA Bank

Nigeria

Overview

Dr. Frances Undelikwo is a global IT and cyber risk leader with over 27 years of experience, specializing in banking, fintech, and regulated environments. As the CISO/DPO at NOVA Bank, she aligns IT and cyber strategies with business objectives. She holds a Doctorate in Information Assurance.

Dr. Undelikwo is a published author on topics including contactless mobile payment risks and combating electronic fraud.

Personality Overview

Quality Focused

Generally Skeptic

Demanding

More than the product, they care about the effectiveness of the product.  They like to act fast and expect others to do the same. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Ethical AI Governance
She is a featured speaker on the topic of “Ethical Governance of AI in the Modern Workplace, ” highlighting its importance beyond future conversation to current implementation.
Business Resilience
Advocates for moving beyond simple recovery plans, emphasizing the need for robust resilience to handle modern cyber incidents, third-party failures, and regulatory shocks.
Fintech in Africa
As a speaker at the Fintech Revolution Summit, she focuses on ensuring that Nigeria's and Africa's rapid financial innovation is built on a foundation of resilience and trust.

Media Appearances

Profiles in Leadership: Dr. Frances Undelikwo (NOVA Bank). Featured in BankInfoSecurity

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Profiles in Leadership: Dr. Frances Undelikwo (Fidelity Bank PLC). Featured in BankInfoSecurity

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NOVA Bank Announces Appointment Of New Executive Directors. Featured in RegTech Africa

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Work History

4-2025
CISO/DPO at NOVA Bank
9-2021 - 4-2025
Divisional Head, IT and Operational Risk Management at Fidelity Bank PLC
5-2021 - 9-2021
Group Head, Information Systems Audit at Fidelity Bank PLC
1-2019 - 2-2020
Ag, Head, Cyber Security at Fidelity Bank PLC
7-2008 - 4-2021
Head, Information Systems Control at Fidelity Bank PLC

Education

2016 - 2020
DIA from University of Fairfax
2007 - 2009
Masters in Information Technology (MIT) from University of Lagos

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Insights For Selling To Dr Frances

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship
  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features
  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dr Frances is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dr Frances

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dr Frances move?

  • They can take decisions very fast if you manage to convince them.
  • Can Dr Frances take some risk or not?

  • The risks don’t matter much to them.

You And Dr Frances

Personality Compatibility


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