Koppers names new company culture VP
Koppers Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings Inc. announced that Stephen Lucas has joined the company as vice president of company culture and engagement.
Lucas will lead all aspects of driving the organization's people-first culture by ensuring the recruitment, development, and retention of top talent, advancing the organization's inclusion and diversity efforts, and finding new ways to enhance overall employee experience, Koppers said.
The new vice president most recently served as global division vice president of human resources at AMETEK, Inc., a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. He brings nearly 30 years of experience in human resources strategy, talent development, employee engagement, and inclusion and diversity.
"I'm excited to welcome Stephen to the Koppers team and have great confidence in his ability to advance our culture and strengthen our reputation as an employer of choice," said Koppers President and Chief Executive Officer Leroy M. Ball. "Over the last few years, complex global challenges along with changing attitudes about what constitutes a great workplace have proven that forward-thinking organizations and their employees can work in tandem to achieve growth and make positive progress, regardless of the physical location."
Lucas will also serve on Koppers Leadership Council, reporting directly to Ball.
"I am very excited to be joining Koppers, a vaues-driven culture where the people are the primary focus and instrumental in the success and profitability of the organization," Lucas said. "Our guiding principles – People, Planet, and Performance – will continue to uphold our reputation as a great place to work. Koppers has a bright future, and I look forward to working with people at all levels of the organization to expand our Culture and Engagement initiatives."
Based in Pittsburgh, Koppers is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds.