A.O. Smith appoints Stephen Shafer as President and COO effective March 18

SMITH A O CORP

Shafer previously led 3M's Automotive and Aerospace Solutions Division and held roles at McKinsey and Ford.
He will oversee global business units including operations, engineering, and IT.
Kevin Wheeler continues as Chairman and CEO; Shafer reports to Wheeler.
Shafer holds an MBA from Harvard Business School and a B.S. from Northwestern University.
He will relocate from Minneapolis to the Milwaukee area.

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Kevin J. Wheeler

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

AOS · SMITH A O CORP

Effective: 2024-03-18
Filed: March 18, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

Kevin J. Wheeler, who has been serving as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will continue to serve with the title of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

Appointed

Stephen M. Shafer

President and Chief Operating Officer

AOS · SMITH A O CORP

Effective: 2024-03-18
Filed: March 18, 2024, 7:59 PM ET

On March 18, 2024, A. O. Smith Corporation (“A. O. Smith”) announced that Stephen M. Shafer has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective March 18, 2024.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.9

Kevin J. Wheeler changed role as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at SMITH A O CORP.

Action: will continue to serve with the title of
Role: Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

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Kevin J. Wheeler, who has been serving as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, will continue to serve with the title of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 1.0

Stephen M. Shafer was named as President and Chief Operating Officer at SMITH A O CORP.

Action: named
Role: President and Chief Operating Officer

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On March 18, 2024, A. O. Smith Corporation (“A. O. Smith”) announced that Stephen M. Shafer has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of the Company effective March 18, 2024.

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