Koppers Names James A. Sullivan President and Chief Transformation Officer; New Role Created to Oversee Company-wide Catalyst Initiative

Core Viewpoint - Koppers Holdings Inc. has appointed James A. Sullivan as President and Chief Transformation Officer to lead a company-wide transformation initiative named Catalyst, aimed at enhancing performance and profitability [1][2][3]. Company Overview - Koppers Holdings Inc. is a global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, employing approximately 2,100 people [5]. Leadership Changes - James A. Sullivan will oversee the Catalyst initiative, focusing on evaluating and executing opportunities to improve the company's performance across all dimensions [2][3]. - Sullivan has over 25 years of industry experience and has been with Koppers since June 2013, previously serving as President and Chief Operating Officer [4]. Transformation Initiative - The Catalyst initiative is designed to challenge the status quo and improve performance across the organization, with Sullivan leading a newly established Transformation Office [3][4]. - The organizational change allows Sullivan to focus on actions that will enhance margins and cash flow, aligning current strategies with the company's long-term goals for 2030 [3].