Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, today announced the appointment of Vasi Philomin, Executive Vice President, Data and AI at Siemens, to its Board of Directors. Previously, Philomin served as Vice President & General Manager, Generative AI for Amazon.
A leading voice in enterprise AI adoption across many industries, Philomin brings deep expertise in industrial AI and IoT platforms, with a proven track record of commercializing innovations at global scale. His experience in scaling AI and hardware-enabled SaaS (HeSaaS) platforms supports Blackline’s focus on using connected data and AI to improve worker protection and productivity.
“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. “His insights into AI and proven success in scaling HeSaaS businesses will bring invaluable expertise as we advance predictive safety, real-time situational awareness, and next-generation services that protect workers worldwide.”
Commenting on his appointment, Philomin said, “Blackline’s leadership in IoT-enabled safety — giving organizations the data they need to make better decisions — is truly inspiring. I’m excited to contribute to Blackline’s next chapter, helping unlock even more value from that powerful data to ensure every worker returns home safely.
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