Leadership Series: People Centred Leadership in Practice with Garry Ridge

​This session brings together philosophy and practice in people centred leadership. Garry Ridge, former CEO of WD-40 Company and Chairman Emeritus, will share the principles that shaped one of the world's most engaged cultures during his twenty five years as CEO. Under his leadership, WD-40 grew from a market capitalisation of $300 million to over $3.5 billion while maintaining employee engagement above 93% and 98% of employees reported they loved to tell people they worked at WD-40. He will reflect on servant leadership, purpose and the learning moments that helped build this environment where people felt safe, supported and connected to meaning.

​Garry will then join his former chief of staff, Holly Guile, for a fireside chat on how these principles work in practice. They will discuss how trust is built in a CEO–chief of staff partnership, how decisions are made and how consistent routines support adaptability and alignment as organisations grow.

​The session closes with a Q&A, offering members the chance to ask both Garry and Holly about their experiences and the lessons they can apply to their own leadership and partnerships.