BlackLine Announces Co-CEO Transition and New Lead Independent Director

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BlackLine (Nasdaq: BL) announced significant leadership changes effective October 1, 2025. Therese Tucker, Co-CEO and Founder, will transition from her Co-CEO role to serve as Founder, while Owen Ryan will continue as sole CEO. In her new role, Tucker will remain on the executive team and Board of Directors, focusing on supporting major customers and European markets while contributing to product development.

Additionally, David Henshall has been appointed as Lead Independent Director, replacing Tom Unterman who will continue serving on the Board. Jeremy Ung, BlackLine's CTO, will lead the Product and Technology organization and India operations as part of this transition.

Positive

• Founder Therese Tucker remains actively involved in customer relations, European markets, and product development
• Smooth leadership transition with experienced Owen Ryan continuing as CEO
• Strategic board enhancements with addition of experienced former CEOs as directors

Negative

• Loss of dual leadership structure could impact decision-making dynamics

Therese Tucker to transition from her role as Co-CEO and focus on her role as Founder.
Owen Ryan will serve as CEO of BlackLine.
David Henshall to serve as Lead Independent Director.

LOS ANGELES, Aug. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- BlackLine, Inc. (Nasdaq: BL) (“BlackLine” or the “Company”), the future-ready platform for the Office of the CFO, today announced that Therese Tucker, Co-CEO and Founder of BlackLine, will transition from her role as Co-CEO effective October 1, 2025. As of that date Tucker will serve as Founder, while Owen Ryan, Co-CEO and Chairman of BlackLine, will continue as CEO of the Company.

In the Founder role, Tucker will continue as a member of BlackLine’s executive team and will be actively engaged in the market, supporting and guiding the Company’s largest customers as they navigate their transformation journeys. Her role will also involve a substantial presence in our European markets. She will continue to contribute her extensive experience to the Company’s product development process. Tucker is a significant BlackLine shareholder and will continue to serve as a member of the Board of Directors. As part of this planned transition, Jeremy Ung, BlackLine’s Chief Technology Officer, will lead the Product and Technology organization as well as BlackLine’s India operations.

"When Owen and I became co-CEOs in March 2023, my commitment was to build upon BlackLine's strong foundation and elevate it into a leading platform that serves the Office of the CFO," Tucker stated. "With our refreshed strategy, rapidly improving execution led by our dynamic new leadership team, and a reignited innovation engine, this is the right time for my transition to Founder."

“This transition is a pivotal moment for BlackLine's evolution. Therese’s vision not only created BlackLine but shaped our entire industry,” said Ryan. “It has been a privilege to serve with her as Co-CEO, and as I continue to lead BlackLine as CEO, I look forward to the Company continuing to benefit from her wisdom and experience.”

BlackLine is also pleased to announce that the Board of Directors has named David Henshall as Lead Independent Director, replacing Tom Unterman, who has served on the Board since 2010 and as Lead Independent Director since 2023. Unterman will continue to serve on the Board of Directors and as a member of the Board’s Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee and Compensation Committee.

“The recent strategic enhancements to our Board, notably the additions of Sam Balaji and Greg Hughes - both former CEOs of diverse, global enterprises - and David’s appointment as Lead Independent Director, are part of our Board’s vision to support the company’s long-term strategy,” said Ryan.

About BlackLine

BlackLine (Nasdaq: 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.

For more information, please visit blackline.com.

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Media Contact:
Samantha Darilek
samantha.darilek@blackline.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Matt Humphries, CFA
matt.humphries@blackline.com

FAQ

When will Therese Tucker step down as BlackLine's Co-CEO?

Therese Tucker will transition from her Co-CEO role at BlackLine (BL) effective October 1, 2025.

Who will be the CEO of BlackLine after Therese Tucker's transition?

Owen Ryan, currently Co-CEO and Chairman, will continue as the sole CEO of BlackLine.

What will be Therese Tucker's new role at BlackLine?

Tucker will serve as Founder, remaining on the executive team and Board of Directors, focusing on supporting major customers, European markets, and product development.

Who is BlackLine's new Lead Independent Director?

David Henshall has been appointed as Lead Independent Director, replacing Tom Unterman who will continue serving on the Board.

What changes are happening to BlackLine's technology leadership?

Jeremy Ung, BlackLine's Chief Technology Officer, will lead the Product and Technology organization and BlackLine's India operations.