Blackline Safety's Meaghan Whitney Named to Globe and Mail's 2025 Best Executives

Report on Business Magazine awards program celebrates excellence among Canada's top leaders

CALGARY, Canada--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, is pleased to announce that Meaghan Whitney, Chief People Officer, has been recognized in the Report on Business Best Executive Awards for outstanding leadership in Human Resources.

Since joining Blackline five years ago, Whitney has played a critical role in the company’s growth—doubling its global workforce from 280 to nearly 600 employees. Under her leadership, employee engagement has climbed to 80% and job satisfaction to 82%, well above the tech industry average of 67%. Average employee tenure has also increased to 3.5 years, surpassing the tech industry benchmark of two years.

"Meaghan is an exceptional leader who's built high-performing teams and a collaborative culture that has strongly contributed to our 32 consecutive quarters of year-over-year revenue growth," said Cody Slater, CEO and Chair, Blackline Safety. "On behalf of all of us at Blackline Safety, I am proud to congratulate Meaghan on this well-deserved recognition."

A certified SHRM-CP and CPHR professional, Whitney is a respected voice in the HR community, frequently sharing insights through industry events and publications. Her early career in the performing arts gives her a unique edge in tech, cultivating the agility, creativity and emotional intelligence that define her leadership. These strengths have been key to building a workplace where employees across geographies can grow and perform at their best.

"I am deeply honored to receive this recognition, which truly reflects the dedication of our entire team at Blackline Safety," said Whitney. "My passion has always been to ensure that each employee is valued as a whole person. When people feel seen and supported, they can achieve remarkable things, and that's what drives our continued success."

The Report on Business Best Executive Awards celebrate excellence among leaders at the SVP, EVP, and C-suite (or equivalent) levels. The 28 recipients for 2025 represent exceptional leadership in six functional areas: Finance, Human Resources, Operations, Sales and Marketing, Technology, and Sustainability.

About Blackline Safety: Blackline Safety is a technology leader driving innovation in the industrial workforce through IoT (Internet of Things). 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 customers in more than 75 countries. Armed with cellular and satellite connectivity, Blackline provides a lifeline to tens of thousands of people, having reported over 275 billion data-points and initiated over eight million emergency alerts. For more information, visit BlacklineSafety.com and connect with us on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn and Instagram.