Koppers Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc., announced the appointment of Jimmi Sue Smith as Vice President, Finance and Treasurer.
In her role, she will oversee the company's global treasury operations, public debt financings, and commercial and credit relationships, including rating agencies. In addition, she will lead the company's debt reduction and capital allocation strategies to reduce financial leverage and risk.
Ms. Smith most recently served as Senior Vice President and CFO of a publicly held energy company and brings wide-ranging financial leadership experience to Koppers. She started her career as a public accounting professional at a Big 4 accounting firm and subsequently served in various financial controller and accounting management roles at manufacturing companies in the Pittsburgh region.
Koppers, with corporate headquarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals and carbon compounds.
