Eric Brenner Joins Koppers as CFO, Treasurer
Written by Jennifer McLawhorn, Managing Editor
Eric Brenner
Koppers
PITTSBURGH - Effective May 26, 2026, Eric Brenner will serve as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer for Koppers Holdings, inc.
According to the release, Brenner will lead the company’s global finance and accounting, forecasting, budgeting, tax, and investor relations functions as well as advising on “key strategic initiatives.” In this role, Brenner will also serve as a member of Koppers Executive Council and report to CEO and Chair Leroy Ball. Previously, Brad Pearce served as Interim CFO since January 8. With this appointment, Pearce will revert back to his Chief Accounting Officer role.
CEO Leroy Ball commented on Pearce’s time as Interim CFO, stating, “I would also like to acknowledge and thank Brad Pearce for providing steady and effective leadership as Interim CFO during a very busy time at Koppers. We are fortunate to have someone of Brad’s skill on our team who will continue to be instrumental in advancing our strategic initiatives going forward.”
On Brenner’s appointment as CFO, CEO Ball said, “I am excited to add someone of Eric’s caliber to the Koppers team. . . His extensive experience in the chemicals sector, combined with his proven ability to drive strategic capital deployment, operational excellence, and strategic transformation, make him the right person to be the next CFO at Koppers. I expect Eric to be a key leader in further embedding results and accountability into Koppers culture, strengthening long-term shareholder value creation.”
Brenner previously served as Senior Vice President and CFO at Nova Chemicals Corporation. In this role, he oversaw the company’s finance, treasury, information technology, and transformation teams, says Koppers. During his tenure there, he worked on a comprehensive refinancing program and led a transformation program that resulted in “significant cash benefits.” He has also served in roles at Komatsu Mining Corp. and Deloitte & Touche LLP.
Eric Brenner said, “Koppers has built a strong legacy of innovation and customer partnership while adapting to the market realities of today’s economy. . . I am excited to step into this role at this important stage in the company’s evolution, and I look forward to partnering with the team to build on the company’s strong financial foundation, drive disciplined growth and create long-term value for our shareholders.”
