– CANADA, Calgary – Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced the appointment of Jason Cohenour to its Board as an Independent Director, bringing the Board to eight members.
“Adding Jason to our Board at this pivotal time is ideal timing for Blackline. Jason’s executive leadership experience, background in IoT, mobile communication and semiconductors through his work at Sierra, and guidance as a director in public companies will have a direct impact as Blackline matures into its next stage of sustainable growth,” said Chair and CEO, Cody Slater.
About Jason W. Cohenour
Jason Cohenour brings many years of executive leadership, sales, operations, and international M&A experience to the Blackline Safety Board. He previously served as President, CEO, and Director at Sierra Wireless, Inc. (TSX: SW | NASDAQ: SWIR) from 2005 to 2018. While CEO, Mr. Cohenour led a successful business turn-around, resulting in revenue growth of nearly 800% to over CAD 1 Billion. Mr. Cohenour also serves on the boards of CalAmp (NASDAQ: CAMP) and RF Industries (NASDAQ: RFIL).
“Having followed Blackline for several years as a successful hardware-enabled SaaS company with over 1,000 customers around the world, I am enthusiastic to support the business at this stage of its evolution,” commented Jason Cohenour. “I look forward to joining the Board and working with the Blackline team to help the company execute confidently and further its mission to ensure workers get home safe.”
About Blackline Safety
Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through IoT. 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 185 billion data points and initiated over five million emergency alerts.
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