Therese Tucker
Therese Tucker founded BlackLine in 2001 and has been a pivotal leader in its growth and success for over two decades. She spearheaded the company's transition to a SaaS/cloud business model in 2007 and led BlackLine to become a publicly traded company in 2016. Currently, Tucker serves as Founder and Executive Chair on BlackLine's board of directors, continuing to contribute to product development and market strategies.
Career Milestones
- Founded BlackLine in 2001, designing its initial products and leading its transition to a cloud-based model in 2007.
- Guided BlackLine to a successful IPO in 2016, becoming one of the few female founders to take a tech company public.
- Received a Gold Stevie Award for Entrepreneur of the Year in 2017.
- Recognized by Forbes in 2018 as one of America's Top 50 Women In Tech.
- Named the No. 1 Top Woman Leader in SaaS by The Software Report in 2023.
- Continues to drive BlackLine's mission of modernizing accounting operations globally.
About BlackLine
Founded in 2001, BlackLine is an enterprise software company providing cloud-based solutions for finance and accounting. They help mid-sized to large organizations automate and manage financial close, accounts receivable, and intercompany accounting processes. Core features include automated reconciliation, task management, and real-time dashboards, offering benefits like increased efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.