Leadership
Meet A. O. Smith's senior leadership team with many years of experience in the global water industry. Each of our leaders is committed to taking care of our customers and living the A. O. Smith values.
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Stephen M. Shafer
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Charles T. Lauber
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
James F. Stern
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Samuel M. Carver
Senior Vice President - Global Operations
Robert J. Heideman, PhD
Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer
D. Samuel Karge
Senior Vice President and President - North America Water Treatment
Parag Kulkarni
Senior Vice President - International and President - A. O. Smith India Water Products Private Limited
Stephen D. O’Brien
Senior Vice President President and General Manager - North America Water Heating
Jack Qiu, PhD
Senior Vice President President - A. O. Smith China
S. Melissa Scheppele
Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
James F. Stern
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
Kevin J. Wheeler
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Stephen M. Shafer
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
Charles T. Lauber
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
James F. Stern
Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary