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MSA Safety elects Nish Vartanian Non-Executive Chairman; Steve Blanco becomes CEO
MSA Safety Inc
- Nish Vartanian elected Non-Executive Chairman; retires as CEO at end of May.
- Steve Blanco assumes President and CEO roles, part of planned succession announced Feb 22.
- Blango joined MSA in 2012, most recently President and COO; Vartanian CEO since 2018.
- Transition effective May 10, 2024; no financial impact or guidance change disclosed.