Blackline Safety appoints Robin Kooyman as CFO

Kooyman brings 15 years of global experience in finance, capital markets, and strategic leadership, having held prominent positions with Brookfield Corporation, TD Securities and RBC Capital Markets in Canada, the U.S., and the UK. 

She joins Blackline Safety from Charger Ready Properties, an energy transition business, where she served as CFO establishing the accounting, finance, IT, and legal functions. Previously, she served as CFO at Certarus, a rapidly growing North American distributor of low carbon energy solutions. During her term the company saw its adjusted EBITDA double and was acquired by Superior Plus for over $1 billion in 2023. 

Speaking on her appointment, Kooyman said: “I am thrilled to join Blackline Safety at this attractive inflection point in its growth story, building on its strong foundations. Blackline Safety is defined by helping workers come home safely every night, and it is clear that the market opportunity is immense.”

Blackline Safety CEO Cody Slater added: “I am delighted to welcome Robin to Blackline Safety as Chief Financial Officer. Robin brings the skills and experience required as we enter our next phase of expansion. On behalf of the Board, I would also like to acknowledge and thank Elisa Khuong for acting as Interim CFO and supporting a seamless transition. We will continue to benefit from her extensive expertise as she resumes her role as Vice President, Accounting & Corporate Controller effective upon Robin's appointment.”