Eva Nolle

Eva Nolle, co-founder and Director of Operations at Ceravoid, leads commercial intelligence across Africa. A Certified Fraud Examiner, CPP® and PCI®, she leverages extensive on-the-ground experience to help businesses navigate risks, conduct due diligence, and seize opportunities when entering and operating on the continent.

What makes you a Risky Woman?

Eva is a risky woman because she thrives at the intersection of business and risk in Africa. Operating in one of the most complex regions for intelligence gathering, she exposes fraud, traces assets, and uncovers hidden threats—empowering companies to act ethically with courage and integrity.

Name your top 3 achievements

1. Recognised as an Outstanding Female Security Professional by the OSPAs.
2. Achieved the CFE, CPP®, and PCI® certifications before the age of 35.
3. Founded and grew a risk management and commercial intelligence firm before turning 35.

What is the biggest risk you’ve taken in your career?

Eva took her biggest career risk by immigrating and starting her career from scratch in a country with one of the highest unemployment rates, eventually establishing a successful risk management firm on a different continent.

What’s something most people don’t know about you?

Eva speaks French.

What is the best quality for successful leaders in Risk?

Sharp critical thinking and relentless curiosity, questioning, probing, and uncovering what others miss.