PITTSBURGH - Koppers Holdings Inc . (NYSE: NYSE:KOP), a global provider of treated wood products, chemicals, and carbon compounds, announced today the appointment of Nishan J. Vartanian to its Board of Directors, expanding the board from nine to ten members. Vartanian, who is currently the Chairman and CEO of MSA Safety (NYSE:MSA) Incorporated, brings over three decades of experience in the safety product industry to his new role at Koppers.
With a history at MSA dating back to 1985, Vartanian has held various leadership positions, ultimately leading the company as CEO and adding the title of Chairman in 2020. His expertise extends to global markets, particularly in safety-related products and practices, which may offer valuable insights to Koppers' operations and strategic planning.
In addition to his executive role, Vartanian is involved with several boards and foundations, including the Manufacturers Alliances for Productivity and Innovation, the International Association of Firefighters Foundation, the Allegheny Conference on Community Development, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, Pittsburgh Branch.
Expressing his enthusiasm, 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."
Koppers operates globally with a focus on niche applications across various end markets, including the railroad, specialty chemical, utility, residential lumber, agriculture, aluminum, steel, rubber, and construction industries. The company maintains a vast manufacturing and distribution network across the Americas, Australasia, and Europe.
The information in this article is based on a press release statement.
This article was generated with the support of AI and reviewed by an editor. For more information see our T&C.