August 8, 2024, Calgary, Canada — Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin Kooyman, CFA, MBA, as the company's new Chief Financial Officer (CFO) effective September 9, 2024.
Kooyman brings 15 years of global experience in finance, capital markets, and strategic leadership, having held prominent positions with Brookfield Corporation, TD Securities and RBC Capital Markets in Canada, the U.S., and the UK.
She joins Blackline Safety from Charger Ready Properties, an energy transition business, where she served as CFO establishing the accounting, finance, IT, and legal functions. Previously, she served as CFO at Certarus, a rapidly growing North American distributor of low carbon energy solutions. During her term the company saw its adjusted EBITDA double and was acquired by Superior Plus for over $1 billion in 2023.
During her tenure as a Senior Vice President of Investor Relations at Brookfield Renewable in London, England, she played a pivotal role in boosting stock market visibility and supporting over C$1.0 billion equity issuance. Kooyman also brings extensive experience in the capital markets having held positions as Head of Global Clients - Europe, Global Equity Sales for RBC Capital Markets, and Director, Institutional Equities at TD Securities.
“I am thrilled to join Blackline Safety at this attractive inflection point in its growth story, building on its strong foundations,” said Kooyman. “Blackline Safety is defined by helping workers come home safely every night, and it is clear that the market opportunity is immense.”
“I am delighted to welcome Robin to Blackline Safety as Chief Financial Officer. Robin brings the skills and experience required as we enter our next phase of expansion,” said Cody Slater, CEO and Chair of Blackline. “Her energy, drive, and global experience will undoubtedly contribute to our financial strategy and support our mission to transform the industrial workforce."
Mr. Slater continued, “On behalf of the Board, I would also like to acknowledge and thank Elisa Khuong for acting as Interim CFO and supporting a seamless transition. We will continue to benefit from her extensive expertise as she resumes her role as Vice President, Accounting & Corporate Controller effective upon Robin's appointment.”
As a CFA Charterholder and with an MBA from the London School of Business, Kooyman also brings leadership in developing sustainability strategies and establishing strong ESG credentials. In addition, she volunteers on the Board of Wood’s Homes Foundation, serves on the Limited Partner Advisory Committee (LPAC) for The 51 (Fund II) and regularly mentors women through Women in Capital Markets (VersaFi).
About Blackline Safety
Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through IoT (Internet of Things). With connected safety devices and predictive analytics, Blackline enables companies to drive towards zero safety incidents and improved operational performance. Blackline provides wearable devices, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software and data analytics to meet demanding safety challenges and enhance overall productivity for organizations with coverage in more than 100 countries. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, Blackline provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 225 billion data-points and initiated over seven million emergency alerts. For more information, visit BlacklineSafety.com and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram.
