Technology >> CEO Interviews >> November 15, 1999

George W. Benoit – Helmstar Group Inc (hlm)

GEORGE W. BENOIT is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Helmstar Group, Inc., a merchant bank with investment and management interests in ventures including career oriented web sites, executive recruiting and real estate. The company also provides public and private clients with advisory services involving structured finance and securitization techniques. Under Mr. Benoit's leadership, Helmstar has financed several small and mid-cap companies in mortgage banking, insurance, retail outlet malls and viatical settlements. Mr. Benoit has a degree in accounting from Queens College and a law degree from Fordham University. He is admitted to practice in New York State. He has also served as chairman of the Bronx Museum of the Arts. Profile
TWST: Could you begin by giving us a brief description of Helmstar

Group, Inc.?

Mr. Benoit: Helmstar is a merchant bank that traditionally invested in

real estate, insurance, mortgage banking,