Koppers Holdings Inc. announced the retirements of two senior leaders, Leslie Hyde, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, and Joseph Dowd, Global Vice President Zero Harm. Ms. Hyde's retirement is effective March 31, 2025, and Mr. Dowd's retirement is effective February 28, 2025. Both will serve as Assistant to the CEO to ensure a smooth transition.
Leslie Hyde, with 25 years at Koppers, established the company's environmental programs and developed a comprehensive sustainability program, becoming its first Chief Sustainability Officer in 2020. Joseph Dowd, who joined in 2012, firmly established Zero Harm as a foundational principle, leading to several years of best safety performance, including 2024. Their departures mark the end of significant tenures focused on key company priorities.
The company acknowledged their contributions to establishing sustainability and safety as cornerstones of Koppers' culture. The transition plan with their assistance to the CEO aims to maintain continuity in these critical areas. This leadership change will necessitate new appointments to continue these strategic initiatives.
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