A. O. Smith Announces Leadership Changes, Including New General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) announced key leadership changes effective October 1, 2025. Paul Jones will be promoted to senior vice president, general counsel and chief compliance officer, while Jim Stern will transition to executive vice president corporate development, strategy and secretary.
Jones, who joined A. O. Smith in 2023, brings 28 years of legal experience and will oversee the company's legal, compliance, and intellectual property activities globally. Stern, who has been with the company since 2007, will focus on corporate development, strategy, and maintain responsibility for government, industry, and regulatory affairs.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) ha annunciato cambiamenti chiave nella leadership con decorrenza 1° ottobre 2025. Paul Jones viene promosso a senior vice president, general counsel e chief compliance officer, mentre Jim Stern assumerà il ruolo di executive vice president corporate development, strategy and secretary.
Jones, entrato in A. O. Smith nel 2023, conta su 28 anni di esperienza legale e coordinerà le attività legali, di conformità e di proprietà intellettuale a livello globale. Stern, in azienda dal 2007, si concentrerà sullo sviluppo aziendale e sulla strategia, mantenendo la responsabilità per i rapporti con governi, settori e autorità di regolamentazione.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) anunció cambios clave en su liderazgo con vigencia a partir del 1 de octubre de 2025. Paul Jones será ascendido a senior vice president, general counsel y chief compliance officer, mientras que Jim Stern pasará a desempeñarse como executive vice president corporate development, strategy and secretary.
Jones, que se incorporó a A. O. Smith en 2023, aporta 28 años de experiencia jurídica y supervisará las áreas legales, de cumplimiento y de propiedad intelectual a nivel global. Stern, en la empresa desde 2007, se enfocará en el desarrollo corporativo y la estrategia, manteniendo la responsabilidad sobre asuntos gubernamentales, sectoriales y regulatorios.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS)는 2025년 10월 1일부로 핵심 임원 인사를 발표했습니다. Paul Jones는 senior vice president, general counsel 및 chief compliance officer로 승진하며, Jim Stern은 executive vice president corporate development, strategy and secretary로 보직을 이동합니다.
2023년 A. O. Smith에 합류한 Jones는 법률 분야에서 28년의 경력을 보유하고 있으며 전 세계 법무, 컴플라이언스 및 지적 재산권 업무를 총괄합니다. 2007년부터 회사에 몸담아온 Stern은 기업 개발과 전략에 주력하며 정부·업계·규제 관련 업무 책임을 계속 맡습니다.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) a annoncé des changements majeurs dans son équipe dirigeante, effectifs au 1er octobre 2025. Paul Jones sera promu senior vice president, general counsel et chief compliance officer, tandis que Jim Stern assumera le poste d’executive vice president corporate development, strategy and secretary.
Jones, qui a rejoint A. O. Smith en 2023, apporte 28 ans d’expérience en droit et supervisera les activités juridiques, de conformité et de propriété intellectuelle à l’échelle mondiale. Stern, présent dans l’entreprise depuis 2007, se concentrera sur le développement corporatif et la stratégie, tout en conservant la responsabilité des relations gouvernementales, sectorielles et réglementaires.
A. O. Smith (NYSE: AOS) hat personelle Führungsänderungen mit Wirkung zum 1. Oktober 2025 bekannt gegeben. Paul Jones wird zum Senior Vice President, General Counsel und Chief Compliance Officer befördert, während Jim Stern in die Position des Executive Vice President Corporate Development, Strategy and Secretary wechselt.
Jones, der 2023 zu A. O. Smith kam, verfügt über 28 Jahre juristische Erfahrung und wird die globalen Bereiche Recht, Compliance und geistiges Eigentum leiten. Stern, seit 2007 im Unternehmen, wird sich auf Unternehmensentwicklung und Strategie konzentrieren und weiterhin die Verantwortung für Regierungs-, Branchen- und Regulierungsangelegenheiten tragen.
- Smooth leadership transition with internal promotion
- New general counsel brings 28 years of legal experience
- Retention of experienced executive Jim Stern in strategic role
- None.
Jones will oversee the company's legal, compliance and intellectual property activities globally. He moves to this role after joining A. O. Smith in 2023 as vice president of corporate development and strategy. Stern will focus on corporate development and strategy, while also maintaining responsibility for government, industry and regulatory affairs. He will also continue his role as secretary for a period of time to ensure a smooth transition of this responsibility.
"I'm pleased to announce these executive changes that demonstrate a planful leadership transition at A. O. Smith," said Shafer. "Paul is an accomplished leader with 28 years of legal experience, including more than 17 years in the role of general counsel during his career. Since joining the company in 2023, Paul has demonstrated outstanding leadership, integrity and a strong commitment to our values."
Stern and Jones were both partners at Foley & Lardner in
"As we shape the future direction of our organization, I'm thrilled to have Jim move into this new role, leading our portfolio transformation strategic priority," said Shafer. "Throughout his 18 years at A. O. Smith, Jim has played a pivotal role in helping shape our success, consistently bringing vision, dedication and a deep understanding of our businesses. With this transition, Jim will focus heavily on driving the strategic direction of our company, positioning us for long-term profitable growth."
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