As the Company s President and Chief Executive Officer, and given his prior executive roles with MSA over the past 14 years, Mr. Blanco brings broad experience to the Board concerning the Company s business and markets across the world. He has strong experience in overseeing the development and execution of the Company s corporate strategy and has particular expertise in overseeing marketing, sales, manufacturing operations, product development, finance and the global safety products industry. Age: 59 Director Since: 2024 Committees: None Professional Highlights: President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since May 2024. Previously served as President and Chief Operating Officer from June 2023 to May 2024 and Senior Vice President and President of MSA Americas from 2022 to June 2023. Prior to that time, he was Vice President and President of MSA Americas from 2017 to 2022, Vice President of MSA Northern North America from 2015 to 2017, and Vice President of Global Operational Excellence from 2012 to 2015. Prior to joining MSA, Mr. Blanco served as VP, Manufacturing at Eaton Corporation s Electrical Sector and held other senior leadership roles in operations from 2006 to 2012, and prior thereto worked for Ford Motor Company and Visteon Corporation from 1988 to 2006. Other Current Public Directorships: None