MSA Safety Appoints Julie Beck as New CFO, Succeeding Interim CFO Elyse Brody

MSA Safety has appointed Julie Beck as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, effective August 18. Beck previously served as CFO for Terex and will succeed interim CFO Elyse Brody, who will resume her responsibilities as Executive Director, Global FP&A and Strategy.

MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in advanced safety products and solutions, has appointed Julie A. Beck as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, effective August 18, 2025. Beck, who previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Terex Corp., brings extensive financial experience and a proven track record in managing inflation, price dynamics, and financial transformations.

Prior to joining Terex in 2021, Beck held similar roles at Nova Chemicals Inc. and Joy Global Inc. At Nova Chemicals, she directed financial strategies and business transformation initiatives that led to significant improvements in earnings per share (EPS) and cash flow performance. At Joy Global, she served as Global Vice President of Supply Chain, Operational Excellence, and Quality, also holding the role of Chief Financial Officer for a large subsidiary.

Beck's appointment comes as MSA Safety aims to navigate near-term challenges and maintain its position in the market. The company has outlined a low single-digit organic growth outlook for 2025, with detection and fall protection leading gains. Beck's expertise in financial strategies and operational transformations is expected to support MSA Safety's growth and sustainability.

Elyse Brody, who served as interim CFO, will resume her responsibilities as Executive Director, Global FP&A and Strategy. Brody's experience in financial planning and analysis will continue to contribute to MSA Safety's strategic initiatives.

Beck holds a bachelor's degree in accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and is a registered CPA. She also serves on the Executive Advisory Board of the University of Wisconsin School of Business and has extensive board and audit committee experience.

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