Written on: July 24, 2026 by SprayTM
WD-40 Co. recently announced four executive leadership appointments as part of a planned transition to strengthen organizational alignment, support long-term strategic priorities, and ensure the continued growth and continuity of the business.
OLSEM
Patricia Olsem will be appointed Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, and Claudia Fenske will be appointed Chief Brand & Marketing Officer. These newly created roles are designed to enhance collaboration, accelerate innovation, and proactively harness AI and digital technologies to drive growth and advance the company’s long-term strategy.
FENSKE
Olsem currently serves as President, Americas Division, and Fenske as VP, Global Brand & Innovation. They will remain in their current roles through the end of fiscal year 2026, with a planned transition into their new positions in Q1 of fiscal year 2027.
Sara Hyzer, currently VP, Finance, & CFO, will succeed Olsem as President, Americas Division. She will continue to serve in her current role during the transition and until a new CFO has been appointed.
HYZER
In addition, Nicholas Giordano, VP, Corporate Controller, was also named the company’s Chief Accounting Officer in June.
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