AO Smith's MD Parag Kulkarni promoted as senior vice president of international business; AO Smith has elevated Parag Kulkarni, Managing Director, AO Smith India Water Products to a broader international leadership role as Senior Vice President of its international business. The change in leadership will be effective from September 1, 2022, said the company in a statement. In his new role, Parag Kulkarni will lead the international business units in Europe, Turkey, and Vietnam, while continuing to serve in his role as President of the India business.

He had joined AO Smith in 2015 after being associated with other manufacturing companies in several leadership roles.