Koppers Holdings recently named James A. Sullivan as its next president and chief operating officer, effective on Jan. 1.
“Jim has contributed so much to the evolution of Koppers since he joined the company over 10 years ago,” Leroy M. Ball, Koppers CEO, said. “From spearheading the restructuring and resurgence of the Carbon Materials and Chemicals business, to breaking down business unit silos by uniting operational leadership, and advancing our 2025 Expand and Optimize strategic plan, he has driven a culture of performance. I am very happy to recognize Jim’s accomplishments in this way while also keeping him engaged in the next phase of Koppers evolution.”
Sullivan previously served as executive vice president and chief operating officer, a position he held since January 2020.
In his new role, Sullivan will have a larger role in the development of Koppers’ 2030 strategy, and will set the company’s corporate strategy, advance its people-first culture, and build key stakeholder relationships.
The 2030 strategy will build upon the company’s 2025 Expand and Optimize strategy which is focused on improved safety performance, sustainability progress, and record financial results.
Sullivan began working at Koppers in 2013 as vice president of business development.