Carbyne Expands Executive Team with Appointment of Karima Holmes as Vice President, Public Safety & External Affairs

Carbyne, the leading cloud-native emergency communications and response platform for public safety, today announced Karima Holmes as its Vice President of Public Safety & External Affairs. A nationally recognized leader with more than two decades of experience in emergency communications and public safety technology, Holmes will spearhead Carbyne’s public sector engagement, help shape global public safety strategy, and expand the company’s government affairs efforts. 

Holmes previously served in leadership roles across public safety agencies and technology companies, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Office of Unified Communications (OUC), the Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) for receiving and managing emergency calls within the nation’s capital. In her return to Carbyne, she brings an even deeper perspective on how to connect government and technology leaders to solve mission-critical challenges. She will also play a key role in driving innovation in the field of emergency communications by helping clients modernize systems and build more resilient operations through Carbyne’s platform.

“We’re proud to welcome Karima Holmes back to Carbyne in this vital leadership role,” said Amir Elichai, CEO of Carbyne. “Karima is one of the most respected voices in public safety. Her leadership will help us deliver next-generation emergency response solutions to agencies worldwide, while continuing to deepen trust with our government partners.”

Throughout her career, Holmes has been recognized for her ability to bring together technology, operations, people, and policy to improve emergency response outcomes. She has overseen large-scale communications infrastructure deployments, led high-performing public safety teams, and helped shape national emergency communications policy through federal advisory roles. Her expertise spans cybersecurity, international collaborations, and holistic crisis response strategy.

“Carbyne is at a turning point for public safety innovation, and I’m honored to help lead this next chapter,” said Holmes. “Our communities rely on secure, seamless communication during times of crisis. I look forward to working with Carbyne’s exceptional team and our public safety partners to deliver transformative solutions that meet the evolving needs of agencies and the people they serve.”