PITTSBURGH, June 5, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA), a global leader
in the development of advanced safety products and solutions that
protect people and facility infrastructures, today announced the
promotion of David J. Howells to the
position of President, MSA
International. In this position, Mr. Howells will be
responsible for all of MSA Safety's business operations across
Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Mr. Howells joined MSA Safety in 1981 and was named Interim
President of MSA International in February of this year. Prior to
that, he served as Vice President, Sales and Customer Marketing for
MSA International, playing a key role in helping to transform the
company's commercial business with a more progressive Go-to-Market
strategy. Over his tenure with MSA Safety, Mr. Howells has
held various leadership roles in global distribution channels and
sales.
"As a member of our International Leadership Team, Dave played a
key role in guiding our efforts to accelerate revenue growth and
expand adjusted operating margins across the entire segment," said
Steve Blanco, MSA Safety President
and Chief Executive Officer. "I'm excited to have Dave continue in
this leadership role as we work to execute our long-term strategy
and continue our mission of helping to keep workers safe around the
world."
In this role, Mr. Howells will remain located at MSA Safety's
International headquarters in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland.
About MSA Safety
MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) is the global leader in
advanced safety products, technologies and solutions. Driven by its
singular mission of safety, the Company has been at the forefront
of safety innovation since 1914, protecting workers and facility
infrastructure around the world across a broad range of diverse end
markets while creating sustainable value for shareholders. With
2023 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. For
more information, please visit www.MSASafety.com.
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