Vice Chair

Paul Checklin
Sr. Director of Global Sourcing
WD-40 Company

Paul Checklin is currently the Senior Director of Global Sourcing for the WD-40 Company, headquartered in San Diego, California.

Mr. Checklin brings more than 20 years of supply chain and new product introduction experience to this position.  He has been with WD-40 since 2003.  Prior to coming to WD-40, Mr. Checklin has held positions of increasing responsibility in the procurement and materials fields for consumer products companies such as Qualcomm, Sony and Hewlett-Packard.  He has extensive experience in international sourcing, strategic purchasing, supply chain management and contract negotiations.

Mr. Checklin is a native of England, receiving his Bachelor’s and Masters degree in Electronics & Electrical Engineering while serving in the Royal Navy.  Paul holds a Certificate in Purchasing Management (C.P.M.) from the Institute of Supply Management (I.S.M.), and has been active in the San Diego ISM Chapter.