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a. O. Smith Corporation Appoints Stephen Shafer As Chief Executive Officer

PRIVATEApr 25, 2025•about 1 year ago

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A. O. Smith

MilwaukeeManufacturingWater

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A O Smith Corporation announces that Stephen Shafer will be appointed as president and chief executive officer, effective July 1, 2025. Kevin Wheeler transitions to executive chairman at the same time.

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A. O. Smith

Location

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

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AO Smith Corporation is a global water technology company headquartered in Wisconsin, USA. It specializes in water treatment products and solutions, aiming to provide safe and clean water for residential and commercial use.

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