Meet our experts: Nicola Thorn on frontline ops to Channel 4’s Hunted

In this spotlight interview, we sit down with Nicola Thorn, Senior Intelligence and Investigation Consultant at Clue. With a distinguished career spanning the British Army, Metropolitan Police, and the National Crime Agency, Nicola brings unparalleled expertise to the forefront of intelligence and investigative work.

Nicola’s journey began in the military, where her first deployment to Northern Ireland set the tone for a career shaped by resilience and high-stakes operations. Transitioning into policing in 2004, she worked on a wide range of frontline crime investigations and played a pivotal role in major cases – including the recovery of £9.6 million from the Securitas robbery, one of the largest cash finds in UK police history.

Her passion for proactive operations led her to covert roles and undercover work targeting drug networks and exploitation rings. Later, as part of the NCA’s National Cyber Crime Unit, she helped defend critical national infrastructure against cyberattacks during the COVID-19 pandemic.

At Clue, Nicola uses her frontline experience to help clients leverage the platform’s powerful capabilities. From government departments to law enforcement and sports organisations, she supports teams in tackling serious and organized crime, safeguarding issues, and emerging threats with clarity and precision.

Oh – and did we mention she’s also appeared on Channel 4’s Hunted as part of the ground hunter team?

Watch the full interview to hear Nicola’s remarkable story and learn how her operational insights are shaping Clue’s impact around the world, and connect with her if you’d like to learn more about how Clue can support your work.