Julie A. Beck is the Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of MSA Safety Incorporated, a global leader in advanced safety products and technologies that protect people and facility infrastructures. In this capacity, she oversees the company's worldwide finance operations, including financial planning and analysis, accounting, tax, treasury, internal audit, and investor relations. Beck drives MSA's financial strategy, capital allocation, and risk management, contributing to the company's commitment to sustainable growth and long-term shareholder value. Beck joined MSA in 2018 as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Americas, leveraging her deep expertise in manufacturing and industrial sectors. Prior to MSA, she held progressive finance leadership roles at Kennametal Inc., including Vice President, Finance for Infrastructure and Director of Finance for Metal Cutting, where she spearheaded financial transformations and operational improvements. Earlier in her career, Beck served in key finance positions at United Technologies Corporation (now RTX), such as Director of Finance for Pratt & Whitney Power Systems, honing her skills in strategic planning and profitability enhancement. A Certified Public Accountant, Beck earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from The Pennsylvania State University and a Master of Business Administration from the University of Pittsburgh's Katz Graduate School of Business. Since her promotion to SVP and CFO in 2021, she has guided MSA through periods of strong financial performance, including record revenues, robust cash flow generation, and successful acquisitions, reinforcing the company's position as a safety industry innovator.