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BMM INNOVATION GROUP NAMES JOHN HELDERMAN AS CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
BMM Innovation Group, a technology conglomerate focused on product compliance testing, training, and cybersecurity solutions for the global gaming industry, today announced the appointment of John Helderman as Chief Financial & Administrative Officer.
With more than two decades of executive leadership in the gaming, finance, hospitality, and nonprofit sectors, Helderman brings extensive experience in financial strategy, operational oversight, and enterprise transformation. In his role, Helderman will help drive continued growth and strategic execution for the BIG Group.
BIG Chief Executive Officer Martin Storm said, “John’s deep financial expertise and operational leadership make him an outstanding addition to the BIG executive team. He has a strong track record of aligning financial strategy with organizational growth and creating value across complex, multi-entity businesses. His leadership will be important as we continue to expand our services and technology footprint.”
Before joining BIG, Helderman served as Chief Financial Officer of Fontainebleau Las Vegas, a $1 billion luxury resort, where he led accounting, IT, and procurement and was licensed as a Key Executive by the Nevada Gaming Commission. He also held CFO roles at Bluberi Gaming and The Brennan Entities, modernizing financial systems, enhancing operational efficiency, and supporting liquidity management during critical growth periods.
Earlier in his career, Helderman served as President & Chief Executive Officer of Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada, where he led a financial turnaround that improved operating income tenfold. He also held senior finance roles at Caesars Entertainment, including Vice President of Finance and Capital Planning, managing large-scale budgeting and investment strategies across multiple Las Vegas Strip properties.
Helderman earned a Juris Doctor from the University of North Carolina School of Law and bachelor’s degrees in business management and economics from North Carolina State University. He is a licensed attorney in both Georgia and North Carolina and serves on the board of Goodwill Industries of Southern Nevada.
Helderman said, “Joining BMM Innovation Group is an incredible opportunity. BIG is a powerhouse in gaming and technology, and I’m thrilled to be part of a team that’s transforming gambling industry performance. I’m excited to help refine BIG’s strategies, systems, and processes and build on the momentum that’s already driving BIG’s growth worldwide.”
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BMM Innovation Group Exhibiting at G2E With BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber and RG24seven Virtual Training
BMM Innovation Group (BIG), a technology conglomerate providing world-class services and cutting-edge solutions to the global gaming industry, is pleased to announce that it will be exhibiting at the Global Gaming Expo (G2E) at the Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. BIG, which includes BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber and RG24seven Virtual Training, will exhibit in booth 4408.
“BIG is pleased to exhibit at G2E again this year, presenting our industry-leading gaming lab for digital and land-based gaming products BMM Testlabs, our cybersecurity defense solution BIG Cyber and our free-to-market video-based training platform RG24seven Virtual Training,” the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for BIG, Martin Storm (pictured), said. “Our group’s efforts are central to BIG’s commitment to support and strengthen the gaming industry and to protect the public who enjoy gaming as entertainment.
“BMM Testlabs has been an integral part of the gaming industry since 1981, testing innovative gambling software and hardware products to ensure compliance. G2E has remained the premier destination to launch gaming technology innovations and BMM is pleased to exhibit every year. This year, we are hosting more than 40 senior managers and executives from BIG’s global leadership team to share our capabilities in testing and certifying any gaming product in every gaming market.
“In light of recent cyber events, the need for robust cybersecurity solutions has never been more relevant. BIG Cyber’s risk management and military-grade monitoring solutions have proven to help gaming manufacturers and casino operators prevent disruptive attacks on their businesses. We are eager to connect with industry leaders and showcase how BIG Cyber can improve your organization’s cybersecurity strategies.”
“We extend a warm invitation to all attendees to visit our booth and discover firsthand how our free, compliance-grade training is positively impacting not just the industry at large but specifically the thousands of learners already using RG24seven Virtual Training around the world,” the Chief Executive Officer for RG24seven Virtual Training, Wendy Anderson (pictured), said.
Visit the BMM Innovation Group (BIG) including BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber and RG24seven Virtual Training at G2E in booth 4408.
BMM Innovation Group (BIG), a technology conglomerate providing world-class services and cutting-edge solutions to the global gaming industry, is pleased to announce Kara Matthew (pictured) as Chief Operations Officer and welcomes her to its executive leadership group. Matthew will report directly to the Group Chief Executive Officer.
“Kara is an extraordinary leader and business executive,” the Chief Executive Officer for GIG, Martin Storm, said. “Kara has excelled in large-scale global management, process optimization and technology advancement. At BIG, she will lead and globalize our growing service delivery, program management, R&D and IT capabilities in response to our rapid growth in digital and land-based gaming testing and certification. Her values and vision align perfectly with where our business is today and where it is heading. I am so pleased that she chose BIG as the new home for her talents.”
“I am super excited and honored to join the team at BIG during this time of record growth for the company,” Matthew said. “The BIG leadership team is exemplary and I have a lot of respect for them as well as the company. BIG’s vision and values align with mine and I believe in the company’s massive potential for continued growth and ongoing success. I am looking forward to being a key contributor to the advancement of our globalization as well as being part of a great organization.”
Matthew holds over two decades of experience in gaming at Microsoft Xbox and International Game Technology (IGT) where she led global research and development and operational teams. More recently, she led delivery and operational teams at a global healthcare company with hundreds of staff across the world, where she played a key role in the growth and ultimate IPO of the company. Storm believes Matthew’s success in technology, strategy, product delivery and operations leadership will fuel the continued growth of BIG.
Matthew will attend G2E 2023 in Las Vegas to meet with key clients throughout the industry. Visit her at BIG, the BMM Testlabs, BIG Cyber and RG24seven booth #4408.
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