Garry Ridge is a well-known figure in the business world as the Chairman of the Board and CEO of the WD-40 Company, which manufactures cleaning products such as WD-40 and 3-IN-ONE Oil. A native of Australia, Garry has been with the company since 1987 and has worked directly with WD-40 in 50 countries, paving the way for his expertise in global business development. He received a Master of Science Degree in Executive Leadership from the University of San Diego, where he now also serves as an adjunct professor, teaching leadership development, talent management, and succession planning. Garry is also a former national vice president of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. He has received numerous awards for his outstanding contributions, including the Ernst & Young - Master Entrepreneur Award in 2006 and the Arthur E Hughes Career Achievement Award from the University of San Diego in 2004. 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”. Garry's specialties include leadership, strategic planning, branding, marketing & distribution, mergers, acquisitions, and bench building & talent development.