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BlackLine Appoints Greg Hughes to Board of Directors, Expanding Enterprise Software and Strategic Growth Expertise

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BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) has appointed Greg Hughes to its Board of Directors effective July 25, 2025. Hughes, former CEO of Veritas, brings extensive enterprise software experience, having led Veritas through significant transformation including ARR growth and successful transition to subscription pricing. This appointment follows Sam Balaji's addition to the board in June 2025.

Hughes' background includes serving on LogMeIn's board from 2011 to 2017 and leading Veritas through its merger with Cohesity. The strategic appointments of Hughes and Balaji strengthen BlackLine's board expertise in enterprise software, consulting, cybersecurity, and digital transformation as the company continues its growth strategy.

BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) ha nominato Greg Hughes nel suo Consiglio di Amministrazione a partire dal 25 luglio 2025. Hughes, ex CEO di Veritas, porta con sé una vasta esperienza nel settore del software aziendale, avendo guidato Veritas attraverso una significativa trasformazione, inclusa la crescita del fatturato ricorrente annuale (ARR) e la riuscita transizione verso un modello di pricing in abbonamento. Questa nomina segue l'ingresso di Sam Balaji nel consiglio avvenuto a giugno 2025.

Il percorso professionale di Hughes comprende anche la partecipazione al consiglio di LogMeIn dal 2011 al 2017 e la guida di Veritas durante la fusione con Cohesity. Le nomine strategiche di Hughes e Balaji rafforzano l'expertise del consiglio di BlackLine nei settori del software aziendale, della consulenza, della cybersecurity e della trasformazione digitale, mentre l'azienda prosegue nella sua strategia di crescita.

BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) ha nombrado a Greg Hughes en su Junta Directiva a partir del 25 de julio de 2025. Hughes, ex CEO de Veritas, aporta una amplia experiencia en software empresarial, habiendo liderado a Veritas durante una transformación significativa que incluyó el crecimiento de los ingresos recurrentes anuales (ARR) y la exitosa transición a un modelo de precios por suscripción. Este nombramiento sigue a la incorporación de Sam Balaji a la junta en junio de 2025.

El historial de Hughes incluye su participación en la junta de LogMeIn desde 2011 hasta 2017 y la dirección de Veritas durante su fusión con Cohesity. Las designaciones estratégicas de Hughes y Balaji fortalecen la experiencia de la junta de BlackLine en software empresarial, consultoría, ciberseguridad y transformación digital, mientras la compañía continúa con su estrategia de crecimiento.

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BlackLine (Nasdaq : BL) a nommé Greg Hughes à son conseil d'administration à compter du 25 juillet 2025. Hughes, ancien PDG de Veritas, apporte une vaste expérience dans le domaine des logiciels d'entreprise, ayant piloté Veritas à travers une transformation majeure, incluant la croissance du chiffre d'affaires récurrent annuel (ARR) et la transition réussie vers un modèle d'abonnement. Cette nomination fait suite à l'arrivée de Sam Balaji au conseil en juin 2025.

Le parcours de Hughes comprend également sa participation au conseil d'administration de LogMeIn de 2011 à 2017 et la conduite de Veritas lors de sa fusion avec Cohesity. Les nominations stratégiques de Hughes et Balaji renforcent l'expertise du conseil de BlackLine dans les domaines des logiciels d'entreprise, du conseil, de la cybersécurité et de la transformation numérique, alors que l'entreprise poursuit sa stratégie de croissance.

BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) hat Greg Hughes mit Wirkung zum 25. Juli 2025 in den Vorstand berufen. Hughes, ehemaliger CEO von Veritas, bringt umfassende Erfahrung im Bereich Unternehmenssoftware mit und führte Veritas durch eine bedeutende Transformation, einschließlich des Wachstums des wiederkehrenden Jahresumsatzes (ARR) und des erfolgreichen Übergangs zu einem Abonnementpreismodell. Diese Ernennung folgt auf die Aufnahme von Sam Balaji in den Vorstand im Juni 2025.

Hughes war von 2011 bis 2017 Mitglied des Vorstands von LogMeIn und leitete Veritas durch die Fusion mit Cohesity. Die strategischen Ernennungen von Hughes und Balaji stärken die Expertise des BlackLine-Vorstands in den Bereichen Unternehmenssoftware, Beratung, Cybersicherheit und digitale Transformation, während das Unternehmen seine Wachstumsstrategie fortsetzt.

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  • Addition of seasoned enterprise software executive with proven track record in strategic transformation
  • Strengthened board expertise in key areas: enterprise software, consulting, cybersecurity, and digital transformation
  • Recent strategic board refresh with two experienced executives (Hughes and Balaji) in two months
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LOS ANGELES, July 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- . (Nasdaq: BL), the future-ready financial operations platform for the Office of the CFO, today announced the appointment of Greg Hughes to its Board of Directors effective July 25, 2025. A seasoned enterprise software executive, Hughes brings decades of experience leading strategic transformation at scale.

Hughes most recently served as CEO of Veritas, a global leader in data protection and other mission-critical software. Under his leadership, Veritas re-ignited ARR growth, successfully transitioned to a new subscription pricing model, and created and scaled a cloud business. The transformation of Veritas culminated in a merger of the data protection business with Cohesity, an AI-powered data security and management company. Hughes continues to serve on the board of the merged entity.

In addition to his executive roles, Hughes brings significant public board experience, having served on the board of LogMeIn, a publicly traded collaboration software company, from 2011 to 2017.

Hughes' appointment follows the addition of Sam Balaji, former CEO of Deloitte Consulting, to BlackLine's board in June 2025. Together, Hughes and Balaji bring decades of executive leadership across enterprise software, consulting, cybersecurity, and digital transformation—adding to an already experienced and engaged board that continues to play a vital role in guiding BlackLine's growth and innovation strategy.

"We are thrilled to welcome Greg to BlackLine's Board of Directors," said Owen Ryan, Co-CEO and Chairman of the Board of BlackLine. "With Greg and Sam joining an already strong and strategic board, we are deepening our bench of expertise in enterprise technology, global operations, and transformation at scale. The collective leadership and experience of our board is a powerful asset as we continue executing our strategy and delivering long-term value to our customers and shareholders."

"Greg's track record of scaling companies and leading through inflection points makes him a natural fit for BlackLine," added Therese Tucker, Co-CEO and Founder of BlackLine. "He understands what it takes to build and grow category-defining platforms, and I'm excited to welcome him as we continue to innovate for the Office of the CFO."

"BlackLine has built a differentiated platform with significant opportunities ahead," said Greg Hughes. "I'm honored to join the board and look forward to working with the other board members and leadership team to help advance the company's strategy and support its continued momentum as a category leader in financial operations."

About BlackLine
(岹: BL), the future-ready platform for the Office of the CFO, drives digital finance transformation by empowering organizations with accurate, efficient, and intelligent financial operations.

BlackLine's comprehensive platform addresses mission-critical processes, including record-to-report and invoice-to-cash, enabling unified and accurate data, streamlined and optimized processes, and real-time insight through visibility, automation, and AI. BlackLine's proven, collaborative approach ensures continuous transformation, delivering immediate impact and sustained value. With a proven track record of innovation, industry-leading R&D investment, and world-class security practices, more than 4,400 customers across multiple industries partner with BlackLine to lead their organizations into the future.

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FAQ

Who is Greg Hughes and why did BlackLine (BL) appoint him to their board?

Greg Hughes is the former CEO of Veritas who led the company through significant transformation and ARR growth. BlackLine appointed him for his extensive enterprise software experience and track record in scaling companies.

How many new board members has BlackLine (BL) appointed in 2025?

BlackLine has appointed two new board members in 2025: Greg Hughes in July and Sam Balaji (former Deloitte Consulting CEO) in June.

What is Greg Hughes' experience in enterprise software?

Hughes was CEO of Veritas where he led ARR growth, subscription model transition, and cloud business scaling. He also served on LogMeIn's board from 2011-2017 and currently serves on the board of the merged Veritas-Cohesity entity.

How will Greg Hughes' appointment impact BlackLine's strategy?

Hughes' expertise in scaling companies and transformation is expected to support BlackLine's growth strategy, innovation initiatives, and delivery of long-term value to customers and shareholders.
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