MSA Safety Announces CFO Transition, Appoints Elyse L. Brody as Interim Chief Financial Officer
Cranberry Township, PA – March 13, 2025 – MSA Safety Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) announced today that Lee B. McChesney, Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, has notified the company of his decision to resign effective March 21, 2025, to pursue another business opportunity.

McChesney’s departure is not related to any disagreements regarding the company’s operations, policies, or accounting practices.

Interim CFO Appointment
The company has initiated a comprehensive search for a permanent Chief Financial Officer. In the interim, Elyse L. Brody, currently Executive Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Strategy, will assume the role of interim Chief Financial Officer effective March 21, 2025, while maintaining her current responsibilities.

About Elyse L. Brody
Joined MSA Safety in 2011 and has held positions of increasing responsibility in Finance.
Served as Director, Global Financial Planning and Analysis and Strategy (2020–2022).
Previously Director of Investor Relations (2018–2020).
As part of her interim appointment, adjustments have been made to her annual base salary and long-term equity compensation.

No Conflicts or Arrangements
Ms. Brody has no family relationships with executive officers or directors.
There are no arrangements or agreements related to her appointment.
No reportable transactions under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.
Company Statement
"Lee has played an integral role in MSA’s financial strategy, and we wish him success in his next endeavor," said [Company Representative]. "We are confident that Elyse’s leadership and deep financial expertise will ensure a seamless transition as we conduct our CFO search."