Kevin J. Wheeler

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at SMITH A O

Board

Since September 1, 2018

Age

65 years

Education

Graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno and completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard University.

Tenure

Joined AOS in 1994 as a regional sales manager and advanced through leadership roles including managing director, vice president-international, senior vice president and general manager, president, CEO, and ultimately became Chairman in 2020.

Also at SMITH A O

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Charles T. Lauber

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

DSK

D. Samuel Karge

Senior Vice President and President of North America Water Treatment

Jack Qiu

Senior Vice President and President of A. O. Smith China

About

Kevin J. Wheeler has built a distinguished career marked by early exposure to the industry, beginning his professional journey in 1984 at Hoyt Water Heater Company and serving in sales management roles at Bradford White Corporation and American Water Heater Company before joining AOS. His diverse background laid the foundation for a career defined by both domestic and international achievements.

Over the years, he has held multiple leadership roles at AOS, playing a pivotal role in expanding the company's global operations. From managing director for the European water heater business to overseeing international operations as vice president-international, and later as senior vice president and general manager, his strategic vision helped drive growth in diverse markets.

In addition to his contributions at AOS, his extensive experience in sales, manufacturing, and international business has positioned him as a respected leader in the industry. His work extends beyond operational roles, contributing to industry organizations and serving on boards that influence broader business and regulatory landscapes.

$AOS Performance Under Kevin J. Wheeler

Past Roles

Organization	Role	Date Range	Details
A. O. Smith Corporation	President and Chief Executive Officer	2018 to present	Before becoming Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
A. O. Smith Corporation	President and Chief Operating Officer	2017 to 2018	N/A
A. O. Smith Corporation	Senior Vice President	2013 to 2017	N/A
A. O. Smith Corporation	President and General Manager – North America, India, and Europe Water Heating	2013 to 2017	N/A
A. O. Smith Corporation	Various management positions	1999 to 2013	N/A
A. O. Smith Corporation	Managing Director of European Operations	N/A	Responsible for the water heater business in Europe and the Middle East
A. O. Smith Corporation	Vice President-International	N/A	Responsible for all European and Asian operations, including China
A. O. Smith Corporation	Regional Sales Manager	Joined in 1994	Held positions of increasing responsibility

Fixed Compensation

Data from FY 2024

Component Name	Amount	Payment Schedule	Additional Details
Base Salary	$1,120,000	Annually	Fixed base salary
Company Contributions to Retirement and 401(k) Plans	$131,060	Annually	Breakdown: 401(k) Matching: $12,075 , 401(k) Nonmatching: $10,350 , Deferred Compensation: $108,635
Perquisite Allowance	$40,000	Annually	Fixed perquisite allowance
Other Compensation	$5,656	Annually	Includes payments for life insurance premiums and executive physicals

Performance Compensation

Data from FY 2024

No information available on performance compensation for 2024