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BlackLine Welcomes Greg Hughes to Its Board of Directors

In a significant development on July 29, 2025, BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL), a promising platform for CFO financial operations, proudly announced the appointment of Greg Hughes to its Board of Directors, effective July 25, 2025. Hughes is a seasoned executive in corporate software, boasting a wealth of experience in driving large-scale strategic transformations.

Prior to joining BlackLine, Hughes served as the CEO of Veritas, a global leader in data protection and critical software solutions. Under his leadership, Veritas experienced a resurgence in average revenue rate (ARR), successfully transitioned to a new subscription pricing model, and grew its cloud business from scratch. The transformation culminated in a merger between Veritas's data protection business and Cohesity, an innovative firm specializing in AI-driven data protection and management. Hughes continues to serve on the board of the now-combined company.

In addition to his leadership roles, Hughes brings extensive experience from serving on the boards of publicly traded companies, notably his tenure with LogMeIn, a collaboration software provider, from 2011 to 2017.

Hughes's appointment comes on the heels of another significant addition to BlackLine’s board; Sam Balaji, former CEO of Deloitte Consulting, joined in June 2025. With these strategic appointments, BlackLine’s board has become increasingly experienced and proactive, playing a crucial role in steering the company’s growth strategy and innovation in corporate software, consulting, cybersecurity, and digital transformation areas.

Owen Ryan, co-CEO and Chairman of BlackLine, commented, “We are thrilled to welcome Greg to our board. With the addition of Greg and Sam, we deepen our expertise in corporate technology, global commercial operations, and large-scale transformations. The combined leadership and knowledge of our board is a significant asset for continuing to advance our strategy and deliver long-term value to our clients and shareholders.”

Echoing this sentiment, Therese Tucker, co-CEO and founder of BlackLine, noted, “Greg’s experience in scaling companies and leading them through pivotal moments makes him a natural fit for BlackLine. He understands what it takes to build and elevate category-defining platforms, and I am excited to welcome him as we continue to innovate for the Office of the CFO.”

Greg Hughes himself remarked on the opportunity, “BlackLine has established an outstanding platform, with capabilities not yet fully realized. It is a great honor for me to join the board, and I look forward to collaborating with my fellow board members and the company's leadership to drive the company’s strategy forward, maintaining our momentum as a leader in financial operations.”

About BlackLine

BlackLine (NASDAQ: BL) is a forward-looking platform for the Office of the CFO, facilitating the digital transformation of finance, making finance functions precise, efficient, and intelligent. The comprehensive BlackLine platform supports critical processes including reporting and payment tracking to unify and validate data, accelerate and optimize processes, and provide real-time analysis through transparency, automation, and AI. BlackLine's proven collaborative approach enables continuous transformation, delivering rapid tangible results and sustainable value. With a strong history of innovation and industry-leading investments in research and development, over 4,400 clients across different sectors collaborate with BlackLine to drive their organizations into the future.

For more information, please visit blackline.com.

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