MSA Safety CFO Lee McChesney resigns to accept new opportunity

March 19, 2025

MSA Safety Incorporated has announced it has accepted the resignation of its Chief Financial Officer, Lee B. McChesney, effective March 21, 2025.

Mr. McChesney, who was elected CFO in October of 2022, is leaving to accept a similar position at another public company.

In addition, MSA Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Strategy, Elyse L. Brody, has been appointed interim CFO.

MSA Safety President and CEO, Steve Blanco’s statement

Steve Blanco, MSA Safety President and CEO, said the company has initiated a comprehensive search for a new CFO.

Blanco shared: “We extend our thanks to Lee for the contributions he has made since joining the company.

“Lee was a strong advocate for the MSA Business System, which he utilized in his continuous improvement efforts to strengthen the foundation within our Finance organization in pursuit of functional excellence.”

CFO Lee McChesney has resigned from MSA Safety to accept new opportunity: Summary

MSA Safety’s current Chief Financial Officer has announced his resignation, effective March 21, 2025. Current MSA Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Strategy, Elyse L. Brody has been appointed interim CFO.

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