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Robert Bruggeworth Elected Chairman of MSA Safety Inc.

  • MSA Safety Inc. Board of Directors elected Robert A. Bruggeworth as Chairman of the Board effective May 8, 2026.
  • Bruggeworth succeeds Nish Vartanian as Chairman while Vartanian continues to serve as a Director.
  • CEO Steven C. Blanco praised Bruggeworth's prior service as Lead Independent Director & his new role in guiding future goals.
  • Bruggeworth thanked Vartanian for six years of strong leadership as Chairman & expressed confidence in MSA's global safety legacy.
  • Vartanian highlighted Bruggeworth's deep expertise & the Board's full confidence in his ability to lead.
  • Bruggeworth has served as an MSA Director since 2007 & as Lead Independent Director since 2017.
  • Bruggeworth currently serves as President & CEO of Qorvo, Inc., & holds board positions at Qorvo, MSA, & the Semiconductor Industry Association.
  • Prior to Qorvo, Bruggeworth was President & CEO of RF Micro Devices, Inc. & held various leadership roles at AMP, Inc.
  • Bruggeworth earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from Wilkes University.
  • MSA Safety reported 2025 revenues of $1.9 billion, employs approximately 5,300 associates, & is headquartered in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania.