Koppers Holdings Inc. announced the election of James A. Sullivan as President and Chief Operating Officer, effective January 1, 2024. Mr. Sullivan has been Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer since January 2020. Leroy M. Ball will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of Koppers.

As President, Mr. Sullivan will have a bigger role in the development of Koppers 2030 strategy, which is expected to build upon the company's 2025 Expand and Optimize strategy that has consistently produced improved safety performance, steady progress in sustainability, and record financial results. Mr. Ball will continue to apply his leadership to drive shareholder value, which includes setting the company's corporate strategy, advancing its people-first culture, and building key stakeholder relationships. With over 20 years of direct industry experience, Mr. Sullivan joined Koppers in June 2013 as Vice President of Business Development before advancing into various roles of increasing responsibility, culminating in his appointment to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer in January 2020.