Steve Brass

Steve Brass

Steve Brass is the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WD-40 Company, a position he has held since September 2022.1 Prior to becoming CEO, he served as President & Chief Operating Officer (COO) from July 2019 to August 2022.1

Career Highlights

• Joined WD-40 Company in 1991 and held various leadership positions in Europe over an 18-year period1
• Served as President, The Americas at WD-40 Company from September 2016 to July 20191
• Completed an Executive MBA at London Business School from 2001 to 20031

Leadership Approach

• Conducted a global listening tour and culture survey upon becoming CEO to gather feedback and implement changes2
• Believes in "listening with intention of being influenced" and the "co-creation of strategy" as part of his servant leadership approach2
• Aims to develop talent across the entire organization, not just the successful few2

Recent Developments

• Acquired 432 additional shares of WD-40 Company stock in April 2024, demonstrating confidence in the company's future prospects3
• Oversees WD-40 Company's diverse board of directors, which reflects the most diverse composition in the company's history4

Steve Brass' LinkedIn profile can be found at https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-brass-099a4a28.1