Brett Johnston

Brett Johnston has extensive work experience in sales and marketing roles within the carbon and pitch industry. Brett started their career in 2006 as an Account Executive at Alcoa, where they managed client accounts. In 2007, they joined Calgon Carbon Corporation as a Technical Sales Representative and later became a Business Development Manager, responsible for expanding the company's market presence.

In 2012, Brett began working at Koppers Inc. as a Marketing & Sales Manager for Electrode and Specialty Pitch, where they marketed and sold products to the North American electrode and specialty carbon industries. Brett then transitioned to the role of Marketing & Sales Manager - Carbon Pitch, North America, overseeing the marketing and sale of products used in the primary aluminum industry.

Afterwards, Brett held the position of Marketing & Sales Manager - Pitch Products, North America, where they negotiated supply agreements and managed daily operations. In 2016, they became the Marketing and Sales Manager of Carbon Pitch and Refined Tar, responsible for all carbon pitch and refined tar sales in North America.

Brett further progressed in their career at Koppers Inc. and became the Director of Sales in 2019. Currently, they hold the position of Commercial Director, which they started in August 2022.

Overall, Brett Johnston has demonstrated expertise in sales, marketing, business development, and client relationship management in the carbon and pitch industry throughout their career.

Brett Johnston's education history includes attending North Allegheny from 1996 to 2000. However, no degree or field of study information is provided for this period. Following that, Brett attended Penn State University from 2000 to 2004, where they earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Finance. Brett'sfield of study during this time was focused on Finance and Business.