A.J. Nahmad became the President of Watsco, Inc. on January 15, 2016, after spending years climbing through the ranks. He’s not new to this game; he joined Watsco back in 2005 and handled roles in strategy and global business development...

A.J. Nahmad became the President of Watsco, Inc. on January 15, 2016, after spending years climbing through the ranks. He’s not new to this game; he joined Watsco back in 2005 and handled roles in strategy and global business development before his promotion. A.J. has strong academic credentials with a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania and an M.B.A. from NYU, which shows he knows the theory behind business. His father, Albert Nahmad, has been CEO since 1973, making this a family-oriented company. In 2023, A.J. was compensated around $11 million, most of which came from stock options set to be earned over the years. A.J.'s stock is tied up in long-term incentives, aligning his interests with the company’s performance, indicating a focus on future success. This approach is pretty common in successful companies; it keeps executives motivated to grow the business consistently. He’s in the thick of it at Watsco, a leader in HVAC distributions, emphasizing innovation and growth across its offerings.