b'MEMBER NEWSHelm OperationsAppoints James Wadsworth As CEOH elmOperations,aproviderpast decade, said Barclay. His deeptry makes him the ideal leader to guide of maritime operations andunderstanding of our customers, ourHelm into its next chapter of innova-crew management software,technology, and the maritime indus- tion and global expansion.announced a key leadership transition as James Wadsworth assumes the role ofChiefExecutiveOfficer(CEO). Nolan Barclay, Helms first employee and most recent CEO, will continueNavigate Risk With to support the company as Chairman. ConfidenceWadsworthbringsmorethantwoUSIs maritime specialists decades of maritime industry experi- combine proprietary analytics, enceandvisionaryleadershiptothebroad experience, and national role.HejoinedHelmadecadeagoresources to create customized after nearly ten years with ClassNK ininsurance and risk management Japan, where he played a pivotal roleprograms designed to reduce cost and lower risk for your in expanding the organizations inter- business.national footprint and establishing it as the worlds largest classification so- Proud supporters of the ciety. Since joining Helm, WadsworthProperty & CasualtyPassenger Vessel AssociationhasbeeninstrumentalindrivingEmployee BenefitsUSI Insurance Services Personal Risk the companys evolution on a globalRetirement Consulting 601 Union Streetscale. Under his leadership, Helm hasSeattle, WA 98101 expanded its operations across North2023 USI Insurance Services. All rights reserved. 206.441.6300 | www.usi.comAmericaandintonewinternational markets,empoweringover400cus-tomersmanagingnearly12,000ves-sels to operate more safely, efficiently, and profitably.Its an incredible honor to step into this role and build on the strong foun-dation that Nolan and our team have created,saidWadsworth.Helms mission has always been to help mar-itime companies operate more effec-tively, and Im excited to continue ad-vancing that mission as we grow with our customers around the world.Jameshasbeenattheheartof Helmsgrowthandsuccessforthe 55 OCTOBER 2025'