Steve Blanco: MSA’s Leadership in Safety Solutions
Fri Jan 09 2026
Steve Blanco, President and CEO of MSA Safety, joins the Titanium Economy Podcast to discuss leading a safety technology company through innovation, global growth, and digital transformation. In his wide-ranging conversation with Gaurav Batra, CEO of Ayna, Steve shares how mission driven leadership, customer intimacy, and technology shape MSA’s strategy and long-term performance.
In this episode:
How MSA has stayed relevant for over a century by innovating around tangible customer safety problems
Why customer intimacy is the core driver of differentiation in industrial safety
How connected devices, software, and AI are changing workplace safety and operations
What it takes to scale globally while preserving culture, margins, and long-term growth
Steve Blanco serves as President and Chief Executive Officer where he is responsible for overseeing MSA Safety’s global portfolio and the implementation of the company’s strategic initiatives. Previously (from 2017 to 2022) he was President of MSA Americas. During his tenure, revenue in the segment grew by more than 40%. Steve also helped oversee the acquisitions and integrations of Bacharach, Globe Manufacturing, and Sierra Monitor. Prior to joining MSA Safety, Steve worked for Eaton Corporation, serving as Vice President of Manufacturing for the company’s Electrical Sector, and worked for Ford Motor Company and Visteon.
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Steve Blanco, President and CEO of MSA Safety, joins the Titanium Economy Podcast to discuss leading a safety technology company through innovation, global growth, and digital transformation. In his wide-ranging conversation with Gaurav Batra, CEO of Ayna, Steve shares how mission driven leadership, customer intimacy, and technology shape MSA’s strategy and long-term performance. In this episode: How MSA has stayed relevant for over a century by innovating around tangible customer safety problems Why customer intimacy is the core driver of differentiation in industrial safety How connected devices, software, and AI are changing workplace safety and operations What it takes to scale globally while preserving culture, margins, and long-term growth Steve Blanco serves as President and Chief Executive Officer where he is responsible for overseeing MSA Safety’s global portfolio and the implementation of the company’s strategic initiatives. Previously (from 2017 to 2022) he was President of MSA Americas. During his tenure, revenue in the segment grew by more than 40%. Steve also helped oversee the acquisitions and integrations of Bacharach, Globe Manufacturing, and Sierra Monitor. Prior to joining MSA Safety, Steve worked for Eaton Corporation, serving as Vice President of Manufacturing for the company’s Electrical Sector, and worked for Ford Motor Company and Visteon. For More Information MSA The Safety Company Steve Blanco LinkedIn Gaurav Batra LinkedIn Titanium Economy Website Ayna Website