Michael Leahy

CISO, A. O. Smith

Michael Leahy, CISSP is CISO at A. O. Smith Corporation and is MBA with 20+ years’ experience leading cyber-risk and security programs, developing highly effective teams, contributing expert analysis, strategic planning, and resource management. Oversee mitigation initiatives that reduce risk of security breaches, protect brand reputation, and earn customer confidence. Enhance value of existing programs through personal development, continuous process improvement, and integration of technical solutions as bridge between IT and our business partners. A. O. Smith Corporation is an American manufacturer of both residential and commercial water heaters and boilers and the largest manufacturer and marketer of water heaters in North America. It also supplies water treatment products in the Asian market.