BMM INNOVATION GROUP NAMES JOHN HELDERMAN AS CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER

Seasoned finance and operations executive brings decades of leadership to support BIG’s growth

BMM Innovation Group (“BMM”, “BIG Group”, or “BIG”), 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.”