MSA Safety Appoints Julie Beck as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

MSA Safety Incorporated has appointed Julie A. Beck as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, effective August 18, 2025. Beck previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Terex Corp., a global industrial equipment manufacturer. She brings experience in managing inflation, implementing financial and operational infrastructures, and overseeing significant acquisitions across multibillion-dollar organizations.

PITTSBURGH, Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA), a global leader in advanced safety products and solutions, has announced the appointment of Julie A. Beck as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, effective August 18, 2025. Ms. Beck brings a wealth of experience in financial management, operational excellence, and strategic transformation.

Prior to her new role at MSA Safety, Ms. Beck served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Terex Corp., a global industrial equipment manufacturer. At Terex, she directed financial strategies and business transformation initiatives that minimized the impacts of inflation and supply chain disruptions, contributing to significant sales growth and improvements in EPS and cash flow performance. Before joining Terex, Ms. Beck held senior financial roles at Nova Chemicals, Inc., and Joy Global, Inc. [1]

Ms. Beck's appointment underscores MSA Safety's commitment to strengthening its financial leadership and operational efficiency. She is known for her expertise in managing inflation, implementing financial and operational infrastructures, and overseeing significant acquisitions across multibillion-dollar organizations. Her experience in directing financial, strategy, and business transformation initiatives will be instrumental in driving MSA Safety's continued growth and sustainability.

Ms. 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 a history of serving nonprofit boards. Her appointment follows the departure of interim CFO Elyse Brody, who will resume her responsibilities as Executive Director, Global FP&A and Strategy.

MSA Safety, with 2024 revenues of $1.8 billion, is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs over 5,000 associates across its international locations. The company's mission is to protect workers and facility infrastructures through advanced safety products and technologies.

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[1] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/msa-safety-names-julie-beck-203000426.html