| Starts: | Thursday November 12, 2009 at 6:00pm |
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| Ends: | Thursday November 12, 2009 at 8:30pm |
| Event Type: | Networking/Meetup |
| Region: | Greater San Diego Area |
| Location: |
Amylin Pharmaceuticals 9360 Towne Centre Dr San Diego, CA 92121 US |
| Price: | $40 at the door ($25 academic); With Pre-Registration on EventBrite $35 ($20 academic). Payment by cash or check only at the door. |
| Website: | http://www.pgc200.org/2009/10/launchevent/ |
| Industry: | biotechnology |
| Keywords: | Career Development, Helping People Win At Work, Garry Ridge, Launch Event |
| Intended For: | scientists, biotech professionals, IT professionals, pharma, CEO, Director, Vice President, associate scientists, postdoctoral students, HR, Business Development, Project Manager, Program Manager |
| Organization: | PGC200 |
Garry Ridge is president and chief executive officer of the WD-40 Company, headquartered in San Diego, California. Garry has been with WD-40 since 1987 in various management positions, including executive vice president and chief operating officer and vice president of international. He has worked directly with WD-40 in 50 countries. A native of Australia, Garry has served as national vice president of the Australian Marketing Institute and the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association. Garry received his masters of science degree in executive leadership from the University of San Diego in June 2001. In March 2003, Garry was named Director of the Year for Enhancement of Economic Value by the Corporate Directors forum. In April 2004, Garry received the Arthur E. Hughes Career Achievement Award from the University of San Diego.
Cost: $35 with preregistration at http://pgc200.eventbrite.com/ $40 without pre-registration ticket Payment only by cash or cheque at the door.
Garry’s passion about learning is driven from his personal experience of working in an environment where learning was not encouraged or sought out. As Garry recalls, “I knew we as a team could be better, but when looking into the eyes of my employees, I didn’t see the hunger. I took a hard line approach and starting asking tough questions, such as, ‘what kind of environment would help feed your hunger?’ My employees were direct and honest, ‘give me an environment where I can learn, be challenged, and rewarded for taking a risk.’ So, I did just that, I set out to create a learning environment." Garry has the desire to continue with his learnings by sharing them with others. Garry says, “change is difficult, and as I was going through this transitional period, it would have been helpful to have a big brother/sister who could have provided additional insights. Today, knowing others will want to create a learning environment, I would like help and support this by sharing my learnings."
A light dinner & soft drinks will be provided. Cost: $35 with EventBrite Pre-registration ($20 for academics); two registrants will each win a signed copy of Garry’s book Leo has secured a donation of 100 WD-40® No-Mess Pens. Be among the first 100 pre-registrants to receive one. $40 onsite (without pre-registration ticket), $25 for academics. Payment only by cash or cheque at the door.
PGC200 thanks Source Scientific, the Event Sponsor. Source Scientific is a contract engineering and manufacturing company serving the medical device and diagnostics industry. www.sourcescientific.com
PGC200 thanks Source Scientific, the Event Sponsor. Source Scientific is a contract engineering and manufacturing company serving the medical device and diagnostics industry. www.sourcescientific.com