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The board's role in culture and employee engagement

A conversation with Garry Ridge, chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company, on board oversight of corporate culture and employee engagement.

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Podcast overview

In this episode, Annalisa Barrett, senior advisor with the KPMG Board Leadership Center, speaks with Garry Ridge, chairman and CEO of WD-40 Company, about the board’s role in encouraging employee engagement and overseeing management’s responsibility to empower employees.

Topics discussed include:

  • How a strong corporate culture can lead to long-term value
  • Why employee engagement is a board-level issue
  • Ways directors can get meaningful information about corporate culture and employee engagement

Featured speakers

Garry O. Ridge

Garry O. Ridge

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, WD-40 Company

Annalisa Barrett

Annalisa Barrett

Senior Advisor, KPMG Board Leadership Center, KPMG US


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