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5 August 2026NewsRegulation & IndustryMuireann Bolger

Fran Salisbury: ‘There’s nothing quite like finding the missing piece’

From advising pioneering startups to championing women in the profession, Fran Salisbury of Mewburn Ellis has spent her career making innovation count. Here, she reflects on the challenges, opportunities and motivations that continue to drive her.

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