A Reflection of the last 15 years of WRi Group by our CEO Graham Mogg.

As the company celebrates its 15th anniversary and 5 years of WRi Academy, I’ve been reflecting on our journey, our experiences over the years, our range of services and our many successes that have positioned us at the forefront of brand protection, hallmark enforcement, investigation and training in the UK.

When I retired from South Wales Police in March 2011, with a master’s degree in IP Law after a 5-year secondment at the IPO Intelligence Hub, I envisaged a lucrative job offer on the horizon, but sadly that didn’t materialise.
After a proactive and exciting 31-year police career, my three weeks of retirement was more than I could bear, and so to keep the grey cells active I founded WR Investigations, as a sole trader.

At 48, and a total business novice, I often smiled when referred to as a ‘young entrepreneur’ but I eventually found my feet and secured contracts with private and public sector agencies using my skill sets of investigation, policy, coordination, intelligence management etc.

Within 18 months I launched WR Investigations Limited, now trading as WRi Group, and over the years, with the support of an incredible team, we have established ourselves as a go-to organisation for proactive brand protection, investigation, and intelligence management services globally, and more recently supporting Assay offices in hallmarking awareness, education, and enforcement activities.

In 2021 we launched the WRi Academy which offers a portfolio of training courses covering all aspects of the criminal justice system. Over three thousand students have passed through our doors and our courses, delivered by two highly experienced law enforcement professionals, ensure that our students are equipped with both academic and practical skills to deal with all eventualities in their chosen area of work.

As a company and training provider, we always go that extra mile to deliver the best service possible, and it is heartwarming to read the testimonials that have kindly been provided by clients, associates and students. The proof is in the pudding, and the testimonials reflect our journey.

Many people struggle with the concept of a family business but I’m extremely proud to say that WRi is a family and friends’ company, and our shared values ensure that we all ‘make a difference’ every day.
My son Gareth, and daughter, Briony are now co-owners and fellow Directors, and family members and close long-term friends make up the rest of the team of nineteen dedicated professionals.

Fifteen years ago, I could not have dreamt that we would be a multi-award-winning company, servicing the needs of global clients, self-funding proactive initiatives to protect consumers and legitimate businesses and challenging the norm within our sector, but we are, and long may it continue!!

A massive ‘THANK YOU’ to the whole WRi team, past and present, for your passion, support, and hard work over the years. We couldn’t do any of this without you.

Lastly a huge thanks to our clients, students and partners for believing in us and providing the platform for us to excel.

Here’s to the next 15 years!!