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WD-40 CEO and executives

Executive Summary. Based on our data team's research, Garry Owen Ridge is the WD-40's CEO. WD-40 has 522 employees, of which 24 are in a leadership position.
Here are further demographic highlights of the leadership team:
  • The WD-40 executive team is 42% female and 58% male.
  • 69% of the management team is White.
  • 12% of WD-40 management is Hispanic or Latino.
  • 11% of the management team is Black or African American.
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Name & TitleBio
Garry Owen Ridge

CEO

Garry Owen Ridge's LinkedIn

The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of WD-40 Company or its Brands.My philosophy on company culture is based on what Aristotle said in 384bc - “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Turning that into action, I believe that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day, make a contribution to something bigger than yourself, learn something new, feel safe, are protected, and provided freedom by a set of values and go home happy! WD-40 Company is proof. Garry Ridge is Chairman of the Board and chief executive officer of the WD-40 Company (NASDAQ WDFC) headquartered in San Diego, California. WD-40 Company is the maker of the ever-popular WD-40 multi-use product, as well as 3-IN-ONE Oil, Solvol, and Lava heavy-duty hand cleaners and X-14, Carpet Fresh, Spot Shot, 1001 and 2000 Flushes household cleaning products.Garry has been with WD-40 Company since 1987 in various management positions, including executive vice president and chief operating officer and vice president of international. He has worked directly with WD-40 in 50 countries.A native of Australia, Garry has served as national vice president of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. Garry received his Masters of Science Degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego, CA, in June 2001.Garry is an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego. He teaches leadership development, talent management & succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. In March 2003, Garry was awarded Director of the Year for Enhancement of Economic Value by the Corporate Directors Forum. In April 2004, Garry received the Arthur E Hughes Career Achievement Award from the University of San Diego. In 2006, Garry was awarded the Ernst & Young - Master Entrepreneur Award. In 2009, Garry co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called “Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A”, Release in May 2009, FT Press. #MG 100 coach. Specialties: Leadership, global business development, bench building & talent development, strategic planning, branding, marketing & distribution, mergers, and acquisitions.

Norman Larsen

Founder

Steven A. Brass

President & Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Daniel T. Carter

Board Member

Gregory A. Sandfort

Board Member

Jay W. Rembolt

CFO

Jay W. Rembolt's LinkedIn

Jay Rembolt is a VP:Finance/CFO/Treasurer at WD 40 CO and is based in San Diego, California. He has worked as VP:Finance/Controller at WD 40 CO and Manager:Financial Services at WD 40 CO. Jay attended San Diego State University - SDSU and University of California San Francisco.

Anne G. Saunders

Board Member

David Brian Pendarvis

Board Member

Eric P. Etchart

Board Member

Graciela I. Monteagudo

Board Member

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Norman Larsen

Founder

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Name & TitleBio
Garry Owen Ridge

CEO

Garry Owen Ridge's LinkedIn

The postings on this site are my own and do not necessarily represent the position, strategy, or opinions of WD-40 Company or its Brands.My philosophy on company culture is based on what Aristotle said in 384bc - “Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.” Turning that into action, I believe that all leaders can create a workplace where you go to work each day, make a contribution to something bigger than yourself, learn something new, feel safe, are protected, and provided freedom by a set of values and go home happy! WD-40 Company is proof. Garry Ridge is Chairman of the Board and chief executive officer of the WD-40 Company (NASDAQ WDFC) headquartered in San Diego, California. WD-40 Company is the maker of the ever-popular WD-40 multi-use product, as well as 3-IN-ONE Oil, Solvol, and Lava heavy-duty hand cleaners and X-14, Carpet Fresh, Spot Shot, 1001 and 2000 Flushes household cleaning products.Garry has been with WD-40 Company since 1987 in various management positions, including executive vice president and chief operating officer and vice president of international. He has worked directly with WD-40 in 50 countries.A native of Australia, Garry has served as national vice president of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. Garry received his Masters of Science Degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego, CA, in June 2001.Garry is an adjunct professor at the University of San Diego. He teaches leadership development, talent management & succession planning in the Master of Science in Executive Leadership program. In March 2003, Garry was awarded Director of the Year for Enhancement of Economic Value by the Corporate Directors Forum. In April 2004, Garry received the Arthur E Hughes Career Achievement Award from the University of San Diego. In 2006, Garry was awarded the Ernst & Young - Master Entrepreneur Award. In 2009, Garry co-authored a book with Ken Blanchard titled “Helping People Win at Work: A Business Philosophy called “Don’t Mark My Paper, Help Me Get an A”, Release in May 2009, FT Press. #MG 100 coach. Specialties: Leadership, global business development, bench building & talent development, strategic planning, branding, marketing & distribution, mergers, and acquisitions.

Steven A. Brass

President & Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Daniel T. Carter

Board Member

Gregory A. Sandfort

Board Member

Anne G. Saunders

Board Member

David Brian Pendarvis

Board Member

Eric P. Etchart

Board Member

Graciela I. Monteagudo

Board Member

Lara L Lee

Board Member

Melissa Claassen

Board Member

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