A pioneer in the development of electronic charting technology, Helmut Lanziner has worked to enhance maritime navigational safety. Former chairman of Xenex Innovations and founder and former president of Offshore Systems International Limited, he has more than 25 years of experience in research and development. He has served as a Canadian delegate to many organizations, including the International Maritime Organization. The recipient of Transport Canada's 2005 Marine Safety Award, he continues to advance technological innovations to support both commercial and leisure mariners.