Mr. Cody Slater reports

BLACKLINE SAFETY APPOINTS NEW CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, ROBIN KOOYMAN

Blackline Safety Corp. has appointed Robin Kooyman, CFA, MBA, as the company's new chief financial officer, effective Sept. 9, 2024.

Ms. Kooyman brings 15 years of global experience in finance, capital markets and strategic leadership, having held prominent positions with Brookfield Corp., TD Securities and RBC Capital Markets in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom.

She joins Blackline Safety from Charger Ready Properties, an energy transition business, where she served as CFO, establishing the accounting, finance, information technology 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 (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) 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 equity issuance of over $1.0-billion. Ms. 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 Ms. 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, chief executive officer and chair of Blackline Safety. "Her energy, drive and global experience will undoubtedly contribute to our financial strategy and support our mission to transform the industrial work force."

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, and corporate controller, effective upon Robin's appointment."

As a CFA charterholder and an MBA from the London School of Business, Ms. Kooyman also brings leadership in developing sustainability strategies and establishing strong ESG (environmental, social and governance) 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 Corp.

Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial work force through IoT (Internet of things). With connected safety devices and predictive analytics, Blackline Safety enables companies to drive toward zero safety incidents and improved operational performance. Blackline Safety 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 Safety provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 225 billion data points and initiated over seven million emergency alerts.