PITTSBURGH, Feb. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of
Directors of global safety equipment manufacturer MSA Safety
Incorporated (NYSE: MSA) today announced that Gregory B. Jordan, executive vice president,
general counsel and chief administrative officer of The PNC
Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC), has been elected to
MSA's Board of Directors. Mr. Jordan was elected as part of
the company's Board succession plan for director
retirement.
Prior to joining PNC, Mr. Jordan served as the global managing
partner of Reed Smith LLP, and chairman of the senior management
team and executive committee. During his tenure as managing
partner, Reed Smith completed a
series of combinations in the U.S., Europe, the Middle
East and Asia, to become
one of the largest legal services firms in the world.
"We're very pleased to have the opportunity to add Greg to the
MSA Board," said William M. Lambert,
MSA Chairman. "Greg's broad legal and management experience
provides our team with greater depth and expertise in each of those
areas. In addition, his success in developing Reed Smith into one of the world's largest
providers of legal services, combined with his leadership
responsibilities at one of the world's most recognized financial
institutions, adds a level of perspective that I know will serve
MSA, our Board, and our shareholders very well in the years to
come," he said.
As general counsel and chief administrative officer of The PNC
Financial Services Group, Mr. Jordan is responsible for all legal
functions for the corporation and leads PNC's relationship with the
government, including its regulatory affairs, regulatory policy and
government affairs operations. Mr. Jordan also is responsible for
PNC's Corporate Ethics Office, The PNC Foundation, Community
Affairs, the Office of the Regional Presidents and Corporate
Communications.
In addition to his PNC responsibilities, Mr. Jordan serves as a
board member of Highmark Health and Highmark, Inc., the Pro Bono
Institute and the Extra Mile Education Foundation. He also
chairs the board of the Manchester Bidwell Corporation and the
board of trustees of Bethany College.
In addition, Mr. Jordan is the PNC observer of the board of
directors of BlackRock, Inc.
Mr. Jordan earned his bachelor's degree from Bethany College and is a graduate of the
University of Pittsburgh School of
Law.
About MSA Safety
Established in 1914, MSA Safety Incorporated is the global
leader in the development, manufacture and supply of safety
products that protect people and facility infrastructures.
Many MSA products integrate a combination of electronics,
mechanical systems and advanced materials to protect users against
hazardous or life-threatening situations. The company's
comprehensive product line is used by workers around the world in a
broad range of markets, including the oil, gas and petrochemical
industry, the fire service, the construction industry, mining and
the military. MSA's core products include self-contained
breathing apparatus, fixed gas and flame detection systems,
portable gas detection instruments, industrial head protection
products, firefighter helmets and protective apparel, and fall
protection devices. With 2018 revenues of $1.4 billion, MSA employs approximately 4,800
people worldwide. The company is headquartered north of
Pittsburgh in Cranberry Township, Pa., and has manufacturing
operations in the United States,
Europe, Asia and Latin America. With more than
40 international locations, MSA realizes approximately half of its
revenue from outside North America. For more information
visit MSA's web site at www.MSAsafety.com.
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