Koppers Holdings CFO Jimmi Sue Smith to retire, Bradley Pearce to act as interim CFO

Koppers Holdings Inc. has announced the retirement of CFO Jimmi Sue Smith, effective January 5, 2026. Bradley Pearce will act as interim CFO while an external search is conducted to find a permanent successor. Smith optimized the company's capital structure and increased free cash flow, resulting in more dollars being returned to shareholders in the last two years than any point in the company's history. KOP's stock closed at $27.62, up 2.56% on the NYSE.