Koppers, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Koppers Holdings, appointed Stephen Lucas as the company’s vice president of culture and engagement, effective April 11. In the role, 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, according to Koppers.
“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,” president and CEO Leroy Ball said in a news release. “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. Stephen’s leadership, experience, and dedication to making a difference will be integral in helping Koppers find new ways to demonstrate value for our people across our global footprint.”
Lucas most recently served as the global division vice president of human resources at AMETEK, a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. The new vice president of culture and engagement brings nearly three decades of experience in the areas of HR strategy, talent development, employee engagement, and inclusion and diversity.
“I am very excited to be joining Koppers, a values-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.”
Pittsburgh-based Koppers is an integrated global provider of treated wood products, wood treatment chemicals, and carbon compounds.
