Blackline Safety appoints AI leader Vasi Philomin to board of directors

CALGARY - Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX:BLN) announced Tuesday the appointment of Vasi Philomin to its Board of Directors. Philomin currently serves as Executive Vice President of Data and AI at Siemens and previously held the position of Vice President & General Manager of Generative AI at Amazon.

Philomin brings expertise in industrial AI and IoT platforms to Blackline, a company that specializes in connected safety technology. At Siemens, he leads the Data and AI division, focusing on advancing the company’s AI portfolio across industrial applications.

During his tenure at Amazon, Philomin led the creation of Amazon Bedrock, a platform for building generative AI applications, and contributed to AWS’s generative AI strategy. His prior experience includes developing connected lighting solutions at Philips for projects such as the Empire State Building and the Bay Bridge.

"Vasi’s leadership at the intersection of AI, cloud, and industrial technology is uniquely aligned with Blackline’s mission to transform safety through connectivity and data-driven intelligence," said Cody Slater, CEO and Chair of Blackline Safety, in the press release.

Philomin holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science and dual Master’s degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Maryland. He has been credited with over 100 U.S. patents.

Blackline Safety provides wearable devices, gas monitoring equipment, and data analytics solutions to enhance workplace safety. The company serves customers in more than 75 countries with technology that enables real-time monitoring and emergency response capabilities. With a gross profit margin of 60.7% and strong growth trajectory, the company demonstrates solid operational efficiency despite current profitability challenges, according to detailed analysis available on InvestingPro.

In other recent news, Blackline Safety Corp reported its financial results for the second quarter of 2025. The company experienced a 14% increase in revenue compared to the previous year, reaching $35.9 million. Despite this growth, Blackline Safety missed its earnings per share (EPS) forecast, reporting an EPS of -$0.04, which fell short of the expected -$0.025. The company highlighted its strong growth in annual recurring revenue and improvements in gross margin. These developments occurred amid ongoing challenges in the U.S. and European markets.

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