Ron deBruyne | CEO of Wombat Safety Software
Ron deBruyne is the CEO and Founder of Wombat Safety Software, bringing 25 years of expertise in designing, building, and implementing safety software solutions. After founding Helm Operations in 1999 and successfully leading it for two decades, where he developed industry-leading operations, safety, and compliance software for the maritime sector, Ron leveraged his experience to create Wombat. His mission is to simplify safety management for organizations by providing intuitive, effective digital solutions.
With deep knowledge of scaling organizations from concept to growth, Ron blends technical innovation with a customer-centric approach. Beyond software, his creativity extends to hands-on projects—whether building a giant trebuchet for pumpkin-tossing or tinkering with electronics. Always driven by curiosity, Ron continues to explore, innovate, and push the boundaries of what’s possible in safety technology.