MSA Safety, Inc. (NYSE: MSA) has appointed David J. Howells as the President of MSA International. In his new role, Mr. Howells will oversee all of MSA Safety’s business operations in Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. He previously served as Interim President of MSA International and Vice President of Sales and Customer Marketing at the company.
Steve Blanco, the CEO of MSA Safety, praised Mr. Howells for his contributions to the company’s revenue growth and operating margin expansion. Blanco expressed excitement about Howells taking on this new leadership role and helping execute the long-term strategy of keeping workers safe worldwide.
Mr. Howells will continue to be based at MSA Safety’s International headquarters in Rapperswil-Jona, Switzerland. The company is a global leader in developing advanced safety products, technologies, and solutions since 1914 and has been dedicated to safety innovation ever since then. With revenues of $1.8 billion in 2023 and employing over 5,000 associates across more than 40 international locations, MSA Safety is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania and is committed to protecting workers and facility infrastructure across diverse end markets worldwide for more information visit www.MSASafety.com
