Cranberry Township-based MSA Safety, an advanced safety products, technologies and solutions company, recently promoted David J. Howells to president of MSA International.
Howells has worked for MSA Safety since 1981, most recently as of MSA International interim president. He has held various leadership roles in global distribution channels and sales including MSA International vice president of sales and customer marketing. In these roles, he helped transform the company’s commercial business with a more progressive Go-to-Market strategy.
In his new role, Howells will be responsible for all of MSA Safety’s business operations across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia. He will be located at MSA Safety’s International headquarters in Switzerland.
“As a member of our International Leadership Team, Dave played a key role in guiding our efforts to accelerate revenue growth and expand adjusted operating margins across the entire segment,” Steve Blanco, MSA Safety president and CEO, said. “I’m excited to have Dave continue in this leadership role as we work to execute our long-term strategy and continue our mission of helping to keep workers safe around the world.”
MSA Safety serves diverse end markets. It operates in more than 40 international locations and employs more than 5,000 people globally. In 2023, revenue totaled $1.8 billion.