Company Expands Board of Directors from
Nine to Ten Members
PITTSBURGH, Feb. 13,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Koppers Holdings Inc. (NYSE:
KOP), an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood
treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds, today announced that the
company has increased the size of its Board of Directors from nine
to ten members and has elected Nishan J. Vartanian as a
director of the company, effective February 13, 2024.
Mr. Vartanian currently serves as Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer of MSA Safety Incorporated, global leader in the
development, manufacture, and supply of safety products and
solutions that protect people and facility infrastructures.
Mr. Vartanian joined MSA in 1985 and has served in a variety
of roles of increased responsibility, including as President of MSA
North America, Senior Vice President and President of MSA Americas,
and President and Chief Executive Officer of the corporation,
adding the position of Chairman in 2020. Mr. Vartanian brings
to the Koppers Board executive business leadership as well as a
wealth of experience in global markets, with particular
specialization in safety-related products and practices.
Additionally, Mr. Vartanian serves on the Boards of Trustees
for: the Manufacturers Alliances for Productivity and Innovation;
the International Association of Firefighters Foundation; and the
Allegheny Conference on Community Development. He is also a
director of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Pittsburgh Branch.
Mr. Vartanian said, "I am honored to join the Board of Koppers,
a company whose values align closely with mine. It will be
incredibly exciting to help the Board and Koppers leadership
build upon their most recent accomplishments, and I look forward to
helping to play a part in the company's future success."
Chairman of the Board Stephen Tritch said, "We are excited and
proud to welcome Nish Vartanian as
the newest Koppers Board member. The addition of Nish promises
to make an important and immediate positive impact, thanks to his
four decades of success and achievements. He brings a depth of
insight and understanding that will serve to further bolster the
perspective and strength of our Board, as we represent shareholder
interests in holding Koppers leadership accountable for
responsible value creation."
About Koppers
Koppers, with corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated
global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals,
and carbon compounds. Our products and services are used in a
variety of niche applications in a diverse range of end markets,
including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential
lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction
industries. We serve our customers through a comprehensive global
manufacturing and distribution network, with facilities located in
North America, South America, Australasia, and Europe. The stock of Koppers Holdings
Inc. is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the
symbol "KOP."
For more information, visit: www.koppers.com. Inquiries from the
media should be directed to Ms. Jessica Franklin Black at
BlackJF@koppers.com or 412-227-2025. Inquiries from the investment
community should be directed to Ms. Quynh McGuire at
McGuireQT@koppers.com or 412-227-2049.
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