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Blackline Safety appoints Elisa Khuong as interim CFO

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Blackline Safety Corp. has appointed Elisa Khuong, CPA, CA, as interim Chief Financial Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Khuong, who has served as Vice President of Accounting and Finance, Corporate Controller, brings nearly a decade of experience with the company to her new role.

Khuong’s extensive background in finance and accounting includes strategic business planning, financial reporting, audit, internal controls, financial planning and analysis, compliance, and tax strategy. She joined Blackline in early 2015 after spending four years in the audit and assurance practice at PwC, where she worked with public, private, real estate, and financial services businesses. Khuong holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and a DESS Accounting Specialized Graduate degree from Université Laval in Quebec.

“I’m pleased to welcome Ms. Khuong into the role of interim CFO,” said Cody Slater, Blackline Safety CEO and Chair. “Her financial acumen, tenacity, and leadership skills have significantly contributed to the organization’s current success, and I am more than confident in her taking on the interim CFO role.”

Slater also noted that the search for a permanent CFO is progressing well, with an announcement expected in the near future. “Our focus is on finding the right candidate who brings experience, ambition, and strategic thinking to help shape and execute Blackline’s financial strategy while contributing to our overall success and continued growth as we lead the industrial connected safety market into the future,” he added.

Blackline Safety is a leader in connected safety technology, offering solutions that include wearable devices, personal and area gas monitoring, cloud-connected software, and data analytics. The company aims to enhance safety and operational performance across various industries, with coverage in more than 100 countries. Blackline’s technology has reported over 225 billion data points and initiated over seven million emergency alerts, providing a crucial safety net for tens of thousands of workers globally.

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