Blaize hires Yoshiaki Fujimori and George de Urioste as new members of their board.
In a significant move, Blaize Holdings, Inc., a leading provider of AI-enabled edge computing solutions, has announced the appointment of George de Urioste and Yoshiaki Fujimori to its board of directors. The new appointments are effective as of the closing of the company's business combination with BurTech Acquisition Corp. on January 13, 2025.
George de Urioste, a seasoned executive with over 35 years of experience in COO, CFO, and CEO roles in technology companies, joins Blaize as a director. He was granted 94,361 restricted stock units (RSUs) on June 28, 2025, at no cost, aligning his interests with the company's shareholders. This compensation is part of the typical director remuneration structure and is intended as an incentive rather than a market purchase. De Urioste's unique experience and background will benefit Blaize in its mission to bring AI computing to the edge.
De Urioste's current roles include directorship at HeartBeam, Inc., a publicly traded medical device company, and Roambee Corp, a supply chain intelligence company. Notably, he was CFO for Remedy, leading it through its IPO. He expresses excitement about joining the Blaize board.
Regarding Yoshiaki Fujimori, while there is no verifiable information linking him directly to Blaize Holdings, his extensive background in global technology leadership is undeniable. Previously, Fujimori spent 25 years at General Electric Company, in roles including chairman, CEO, and senior vice president at businesses including GE Japan, GE Plastics, GE Healthcare Asia, and GE Money Asia. He was also CEO of building materials and housing equipment manufacturer LIXIL Group Corporation. Fujimori is honoured to become part of Blaize's board.
Both de Urioste and Fujimori believe Blaize is poised to become a major global player in edge AI computing. The board expansion is expected to provide the company with valuable insights and expertise. Dinakar Munagala, the CEO of Blaize, welcomes George de Urioste and Yoshiaki Fujimori to the board, expressing confidence in their ability to contribute to Blaize's growth and success.
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Technology and artificial-intelligence are crucial aspects of Blaize Holdings, Inc.'s growth strategy, as they seek to develop AI-enabled edge computing solutions. George de Urioste, with his extensive background in technology companies, and Yoshiaki Fujimori, a seasoned global technology leader, bring valuable expertise to Blaize's board, aligning with the company's mission to leverage AI computing at the edge.
