Whitehall & Industry Group

Better Business.

WIG (The Whitehall & Industry Group) is one of the leading organisations in the UK for building understanding and co-operation between government and business. Founded in 1984, it is an independent not-for-profit organisation with a membership comprising:

membership figures

WIG provides its member organisations with a range of cross-sector activities designed to:

improve dialogue and consultation
share best practice
enhance people development
build links

between business and government.

These include an annual programme of events, workshops and network meetings, people exchange activities and leadership programmes, details of which are set out in this website.

Sally Cantello, Chief Executive

Please feel free to contact us directly if you want to know more, or access our Impact Review to read about our successes in 2007.

Sally Cantello, Chief Executive

Latest News

Workshop: The Challenges in Implementing Business Continuity Planning

This practical workshop will provide delegates with an overview of Business Continuity Planning as well as the chance to work through a scenario for themselves.

WIG Leadership Programme

WIG Leadership Programme October 2008 - March 2009. This highly successful programme, spread over 6 months, offers an opportunity for experienced, talented managers in the public and private sectors to explore the practicalities of leadership in a stimulating, cross-sector environment. Application deadline is 7 July 2008.

Non-executive member – The National Portrait Gallery

The National Portrait Gallery Company Ltd wishes to appoint an independent, non-executive director to its Board of Directors

Breakfast Briefing: Adam Crozier, Royal Mail

Adam spoke candidly to WIG's membership about the challenges he has faced in his 5 years at the helm followed an opportunity for questions and discussion.

Communities and Local Government Board

Breakfast Briefing: European Commission's Climate Change and Energy Package

Opportunity to examine the main developments in the EC's climate change and energy proposals as they are passing through the EU’s legislative procedures.

Lawyers Network Summer Reception

HR & Lawyers Network: The Law of Talent Management

The Law of Talent Management was the subject of a joint WIG HR & Lawyers Network meeting on 29 May 2008. The event, which was attended by around 25 specialists from WIG's cross-sector membership, was hosted and chaired by Andrew Hodge, Partner, Wragge & Co.