MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) has announced the appointment of Julie A. Beck as the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, effective August 18, 2025. Beck brings with her a wealth of experience, having previously served as the CFO for Terex Corp., a global industrial equipment manufacturer with annual revenue exceeding $5 billion and operations across 75-plus global sites.
During her tenure at Terex Corp., Beck directed financial strategies and business transformation initiatives that led to sales growth and significant improvements in both earnings per share (EPS) and cash flow performance. Prior to her role at Terex Corp., she served as the Senior Vice President and CFO for Nova Chemicals, Inc., a producer of petrochemicals with revenues of approximately $4 billion.
Beck's appointment comes as a key strategic move for MSA Safety, as she brings a track record of managing inflation and price/cost dynamics, implementing financial and operational infrastructures that support growth, and overseeing significant acquisitions across multibillion-dollar organizations.
Additionally, Beck's experience in directing financial, strategy, and business transformation initiatives, along with her commitment to cultivating a high-performance culture, aligns with MSA Safety's mission of safety and its goal of creating sustainable value for shareholders.
With 2024 revenues of $1.8 billion, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania, and employs a team of over 5,000 associates across its more than 40 international locations. This move is likely to strengthen the company's financial leadership and drive its continued growth and success in the global safety products and solutions market. As a result of these announcements, the company's shares have moved 0.53% on the market, and are now trading at a price of $172.90. For the full picture, make sure to review M's 8-K report.
