AOS SEC filings last scanned 22 Aug 2026, 16:58 UTC
CEO Timeline
Stephen M. ShaferCurrent
Jul 2025 — Present(1y 2mo)
Stephen M. Shafer was appointed Chief Executive Officer of A. O. Smith Corporation effective July 1, 2025, succeeding Kevin J. Wheeler.
2 source filings — click to expand
Kevin J. Wheeler
Sep 2018 — Jul 2025(6y 10mo)
Kevin J. Wheeler was elected president and chief executive officer of A. O. Smith Corporation in 2018, having previously served as president and chief operating officer from 2017 to 2018.
planned transition to Executive Chairman
5 source filings — click to expand
Ajita G. Rajendra
Jan 2013 — Sep 2018(5y 8mo)
Ajita G. Rajendra was appointed President and Chief Executive Officer of A. O. Smith Corporation, succeeding Paul W. Jones who transitioned to Executive Chairman.
transitioned to Executive Chairman
4 source filings — click to expand
Paul W. Jones
Dec 2005 — Jan 2013(7y 1mo)
Paul W. Jones was appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of A.O. Smith Corporation, effective December 31, 2005, succeeding Robert J. O'Toole.