Garry Ridge

Garry Ridge is a visionary leader, renowned advisor, and professor with over 35 years of experience transforming global brands and workplaces. As Chairman Emeritus of the WD-40 Company, he championed a “learning moment” culture that inspired employees to turn challenges into opportunities and led the company to become one of the world’s most beloved brands. Through his platform, The Learning Moment, Garry now partners with forward-thinking organizations, helping them build cultures where people feel safe to innovate, empowered to grow, and passionate about their purpose.

A powerful speaker and author, Garry’s insights resonate deeply with leaders seeking lasting cultural transformation. From the boardrooms of top companies to the classrooms at the University of San Diego, he shares hard-won lessons and actionable strategies to create workplaces that foster joy, engagement, and success. His upcoming book, “Any Dumb-Ass Can Do It: Learning Moments from an Everyday CEO of a Multi-Billion-Dollar Company”, offers an unfiltered look at the principles that fueled his own journey and can elevate any organization. Garry Ridge doesn’t just teach culture; he lives it, showing that any leader with the right mindset can build a thriving workplace where people love to work and extraordinary results follow.