A. O. Smith (NYSE:AOS) has appointed Stephen Shafer as President and COO, effective March 18, 2024.
In this role, Shafer will lead the company’s global business units, including operations, engineering and IT.
“Steve will work with me and our team to drive enhanced performance and continued growth in sales and profitability,” said Kevin Wheeler, chairman and CEO.
Most recently, he served as president of the Automotive and Aerospace Solutions Division for 3M Company.