Welcome to Who's Who.co.uk
Who's Who Publications are the publishers of the blue business biographical reference book series that recognises business people of outstanding achievement. We publish more business biographical reference books in the Who's Who genre than any other organisation in the world.
Who's Who Publications
Who's Who Publications PLC are the producers of the UK's most prestigious reference library. This historic series is the definitive reference source on the UK's leading professionals and their achievements.
Individuals selected for a biographical entry enjoy unprecedented recognition as our books are highly acclaimed for their accuracy and editorial independence.
Membership is free to those individuals and the companies they represent that are featured in one of our business titles.
Company Background
Who's Who Publications was incorporated in 1998 by the previous owner and publisher, Robert Nesbitt. Whilst there were a few well recognised books in the UK documenting eminent individuals from all parts of society, there were few publishers that noted the success of business people who were either well known in their particular sector or well known in a certain geographical area. The basic premise of the company was formed, and that was to research and recognise key business people and entrepreneurs in the UK who create, inspire and lead the most successful companies. These achievements are then recognised by the publication of a biographical reference book.
Operating from offices in London, the company produced 30 titles up until to 2002. A number of these are market specific such as "Who's Who of Architects", "Who's Who in Dentistry" or "Who's Who in Property". The popular "County of Britain" series documented key people via region and included museum creators, headmasters, sports personalities and members of the Government. It is the "Business Elite" series that has proven to cover the most successful titles, focusing on entrepreneurs and business leaders in the UK.
In 2004, the company was acquired by its present owners with a view to develop the Who's Who brand in the UK. Since then, the Company has continued to produce a range of biographical reference books listing eminent individuals who drive the UK economy.
In developing the Who's Who brand in the UK, the Company has expanded its product portfolio outside of publishing and aims to develop the concept of the "Who's Who Network". This network will allow like-minded people to communicate and trade with each other. Membership is free and exclusive to those individuals and the companies they represent featured in one of our business titles.
Company Philosophy
The Company mission is to build a business that researches and recognises people of outstanding achievement. Emphasis is on documenting different groups of successful individuals, writing to them and documenting their education and career achievements, together with personal interests.
These books are an important historic record of people's achievements in business. They serve as a message to the wider community of an individual's success in the business world.
Who's Who are committed to having business titles located in Universities, libraries and other organisations that research business leaders. Data integrity is of paramount importance and the Company will not look to publish sensitive information or sell personal details in soft copy.
Who's Who respects a number of individuals wish for privacy. As such, the Company will remove anyone from the database with immediate effect, when asked to do so. These individuals will not be contacted again by the organisation.
Who's Who has never, and will not in the future, charge membership fees or levy any charges for inclusion into one of its titles. Entry is by selection and cannot in any way be paid for. Income is generated by sales of books and related products.
