A. O. Smith reshuffles C-suite: Stern to Corporate Development, Jones to General Counsel

SMITH A O CORP

James F. Stern transitions from EVP/General Counsel/Secretary to EVP, Corporate Development, Strategy & Secretary, effective Oct 1, 2025.
Paul J. Jones, currently VP of Corporate Development & Strategy, becomes SVP, General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, reporting to CEO.
Jones succeeds Stern in legal role; both executives report directly to the CEO.
No director departures; internal promotions as part of management succession.

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