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    Steven C. Blanco

    President and Chief Executive Officer at MSA Safety Inc
    Board
    Since May 10, 2024
    Age
    58 years
    Tenure
    Joined MSA in 2012 and held progressive leadership roles including Vice President of Global Operational Excellence, Vice President of MSA Northern North America, Vice President and President of MSA Americas, Senior Vice President and President of MSA Americas, and President and COO before being appointed President and CEO on May 10, 2024.

    Also at MSA Safety Inc

    DJH
    David J. Howells
    Senior Vice President and President, MSA International
    ELB
    Elyse L. Brody
    Interim Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
    RWR
    Richard W. Roda
    Vice President, Secretary, and Chief Legal Officer

    About

    Steven C. Blanco is the President and Chief Executive Officer at MSA Safety Incorporated, a global leader in safety products and solutions. As of February 2025, he is 58 years old.

    He began his journey with MSA in 2012 and advanced through several key roles, including Vice President of Global Operational Excellence, Vice President of MSA Northern North America, and roles leading the Americas segment as both Vice President and President, as well as Senior Vice President. His leadership progression continued with his appointment as President and COO before assuming the current role of President and CEO on May 10, 2024.

    Prior to his tenure at MSA, he gained valuable experience at companies such as Eaton Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and Visteon. His career is marked by significant contributions to operational excellence and strategic growth, including overseeing major acquisitions and integration initiatives that have shaped the company’s direction.

    $MSA Performance Under Steven C. Blanco

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    MSA President and Chief Operating Officer June 2023 to May 2024 N/A
    MSA Senior Vice President and President of MSA Americas 2022 to June 2023 N/A
    MSA Vice President and President of MSA Americas 2017 to 2022 N/A
    MSA Vice President of MSA Northern North America 2015 to 2017 N/A
    MSA Vice President of Global Operational Excellence 2012 to 2015 N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Salary$773,462 Annually Base salary for 2024
    Restricted Stock Units$480,000 As awarded in 2024 Calculated as 87% of award salary using a stock multiplier of 436%
    Change in Pension Value$261,838 Annually Change in pension value for 2024
    All Other Compensation$101,232 Annually Includes Perquisites: $33,555 and Company contributions: $67,677

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Performance Stock Units

    MetricValue/Details
    Grant DateFebruary 20, 2024
    Grant Date Fair Value$1,963,406
    Threshold Payout$981,703
    Target Payout$1,963,406
    Maximum Payout$4,712,174
    Performance PeriodThrough December 31, 2026
    Vesting ScheduleThree years from grant date (March 8, 2027)

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation

    MetricValue/Details
    Threshold Payout$338,400
    Target Payout$676,800
    Maximum Payout$1,353,600
    Bonus Percent90% of salary
    EIP Target Award$676,800
    Grant DateFebruary 20, 2024
    Grant Date Fair Value (RSUs)$479,951
    Vesting ScheduleThree years from grant date; earlier vesting on change in control, death, disability, or retirement
    AdjustmentsFinancial results may be adjusted for one-time/unplanned events