Koppers Announces Retirement of Chief Financial Officer Jimmi Sue Smith

Core Viewpoint - Koppers Holdings Inc. has announced the retirement of Chief Financial Officer Jimmi Sue Smith, effective January 5, 2026, and appointed Bradley Pearce as interim CFO while a search for a permanent successor is conducted [1][2]. Company Leadership Changes - Jimmi Sue Smith has served as CFO since January 2022, overseeing global finance, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, tax, and investor relations, and has been instrumental in strategic growth initiatives [2][4]. - Bradley Pearce, who joined Koppers in 2006 and has been Chief Accounting Officer since May 2019, will take on the interim CFO role. He has a background in finance and treasury roles and holds a bachelor's degree in Accounting [3][1]. Contributions and Achievements - Under Smith's leadership, Koppers optimized its capital structure and focused on improving free cash flow, resulting in significant returns to shareholders over the past two years [4][5]. - Smith played a key role in securing a 7-year, $400 million senior secured Term Loan B, which was refinanced and upsized, and extended the maturity date of Koppers' revolving credit facility from 2025 to 2030 [5]. - Smith's initiatives contributed to meaningful cost savings and enhanced the company's financial flexibility and capital position [5][6]. Company Overview - Koppers Holdings Inc. is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood preservation technologies, and carbon compounds, employing approximately 1,850 people [7][8].