WD-40 Company announced that, as part of a planned leadership transition, Garry Ridge will retire as chief executive officer of WD-40 Company on August 31, 2022. Steve Brass, who has served as the Company's president and chief operating officer since 2019, has been appointed to become Ridge's successor, effective September 1, 2022. Brass has also been appointed to serve on the Company's board of directors, effective March 15, 2022.

Brass held the role of division president, Americas, and chief brand officer before he was named president and chief operating officer in 2019.  Brass joined the Company in 1991 and has held various management positions with the Company, including European commercial director of office headquartered in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom.  In his role as president and chief operating officer, Brass has been responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Company's three operating segments as well as the global coherency of its brand and digital strategies.  He brings more than 30 years of leadership experience across global operations in marketing, sales, operations, and planning to his newest roles as chief executive officer and member of the board of directors.