MSA Safety Appoints Julie Beck as Senior VP, CFO, and Treasurer

MSA Safety has appointed Julie A. Beck as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, effective August 18, 2025. Beck brings experience in M&A, inflation management, and financial infrastructure from Terex Corp. She succeeds interim CFO Elyse Brody, who will return to her role as Executive Director, Global FP&A and Strategy. Beck's appointment aims to enhance MSA Safety's financial performance and growth.

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 brings extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), inflation management, and financial infrastructure from her tenure at Terex Corp. She succeeds interim CFO Elyse Brody, who will resume her role as Executive Director, Global FP&A and Strategy.

Julie Beck's appointment aims to enhance MSA Safety's financial performance and growth. She previously served as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for Terex Corp., a global industrial equipment manufacturer, where she managed financial strategies and business transformation initiatives that minimized the impacts of inflation and supply chain disruption. Prior to Terex, Beck served as Senior Vice President and CFO for Nova Chemicals, Inc., and held various leadership roles at Joy Global, Inc. [1]

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 experience on public company boards and audit committees. [1]

MSA Safety, with 2024 revenues of $1.8 billion, is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs over 5,000 associates across its more than 40 international locations. The company's mission is to protect workers and facility infrastructures globally while creating sustainable value for shareholders. [1]

The appointment of Julie Beck as CFO follows MSA Safety's announcement of low single-digit organic growth for 2025, driven by gains in detection and fall protection solutions. This strategic move aims to strengthen MSA Safety's financial leadership and support its growth objectives. [2]

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[1] https://news.msasafety.com/2025-08-13-MSA-Safety-Names-Julie-A-Beck-Senior-Vice-President,-Chief-Financial-Officer-and-Treasurer
[2] https://seekingalpha.com/news/4484968-msa-safety-appoints-julie-beck-as-cfo