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A. O. Smith Corp: Executives

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Stephen M. Shafer

Chief Executive Officer; Director; President; Chairman Executive Board Since: 2026 Age: 50

Mr. Stephen M. Shafer has been the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, President and Director of the company since July 2026. Prior to this, he served as president and chief operating officer from March 2025 to July 2025. Before this he served as Director of the company and responsible for global business units, including operations, supply chain, corporate technology and information technology. He also served as president of the Automotive and Aerospace Solutions Division for 3M Company. he served as president of Greater China Area and managing director of 3M China.

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Carrie L. Anderson

Chief Financial Officer; Executive Vice President Senior Management Since: 2026

Ms. Carrie L. Anderson has been the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the company since July 2026. Previously, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of The Campbell's Company. Prior to this, she served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Integra LifeSciences. Prior to that, she worked at Dover Corporation, Delphi Corporation, and General Motors.

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Stephen Shafer

President; Chief Operating Officer Senior Management Since: 2024 Age: 59

Mr. Stephen Shafer has been the President and Chief Operating Officer of the company since 2024. Prior to this, he served as President of the Automotive and Aerospace Solutions Division at 3M Company. Previously, she worked at McKinsey and Company and Ford Motor Company.

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Ming Cheng

Senior Vice President; Chief Technology Officer Senior Management Since: 2025 Age: 52

Mr. Ming Cheng has been the Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of the company since July 2025. Prior to this, he served as the Senior Vice President of research and development for the Transportation and Electronics Business Group at 3M Company. Previously, he served as the Vice President of research and development for the electronics materials solutions division.

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Chris Howe

Senior Vice President; Chief Digital Information Officer Senior Management Since: 2025 Age: 55

Mr. Chris Howe has been the Chief Digital Information Officer of the company since October 2025. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Executive Officer at Rise and Shift.

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