# Aaron Saak

> Aaron W. Saak is president and CEO of Crane NXT and a director of A. O. Smith. Trained in ceramic engineering, industrial engineering and materials science, he previously held leadership roles at General Electric, Tyco and Gilbarco Veeder-Root. Since joining Crane NXT in November 2022, he has led its launch as an independent public company and expansion into brand protection, identity security, inspection and traceability.

- **Role:** President and Chief Executive Officer at Crane NXT
- **Organizations:** Crane NXT, A. O. Smith Corporation, Vontier, Gilbarco Veeder-Root, Tyco International, General Electric
- **Education:** B.S. in Ceramic Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, M.S. in Industrial Engineering and Management Science, Northwestern University, Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering, Northwestern University
- **Known for:** Led Crane NXT through its 2023 launch as an independent public company., Expanded Crane NXT’s capabilities through OpSec Security, De La Rue Authentication Solutions and Antares Vision., Previously led Gilbarco Veeder-Root, described at his Crane NXT appointment as an approximately $2 billion business selling in more than 40 countries.

## Career timeline

- **—** — Spent ten years at General Electric in roles including product management, marketing and technology.
- **—** — Spent eight years at Tyco International; leadership roles included Vice President and General Manager of SimplexGrinnell.
- **2018-02** — Became president of Gilbarco Veeder-Root; served until June 2022.
- **2022-06** — Became president and CEO of Mobility Solutions at Vontier; served until November 2022.
- **2022-11** — Became president and CEO of Crane NXT following the October announcement.
- **2023-04** — Led Crane NXT as it became an independent public company; CXT trading began April 4.
- **2024-05** — Crane NXT announced completion of the OpSec Security acquisition.
- **2025-05** — Crane NXT completed the De La Rue Authentication Solutions acquisition and created Crane Authentication.
- **2026-03** — Crane NXT completed its acquisition of Antares Vision on March 31.
- **2026-04** — Became a director of A. O. Smith; Form 3 records April 13 as the event date.

## Achievements

- Led Crane NXT through its 2023 launch as an independent public company.
- Expanded Crane NXT’s capabilities through OpSec Security, De La Rue Authentication Solutions and Antares Vision.
- Previously led Gilbarco Veeder-Root, described at his Crane NXT appointment as an approximately $2 billion business selling in more than 40 countries.

## Latest updates

- **2026-08** — Crane NXT appointed Jason Lund to lead CPI and the Detection & Traceability Technologies segment on August 24.
- **2026-08** — On August 5, Crane NXT reported Q2 sales of $493.2 million, up 22%, with organic growth of 2.8%, and raised full-year adjusted EPS guidance to $4.22-$4.42.
- **2026-06** — Spoke at Northwestern Engineering’s June 15 PhD Hooding and Master’s Degree Recognition Ceremony.
- **2026-04** — Crane NXT announced completion of the Antares Vision acquisition on April 1; the transaction closed March 31.

## Links

- Website: https://www.cranenxt.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaronsaak

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Last updated: 2026-10-23