Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) has appointed Sir Jeremy Fleming, former Director of GCHQ, to its Board of Directors. Fleming, who led the UK’s intelligence and cyber security agency from 2017 to 2023, brings deep expertise in national security and emerging technologies. His appointment highlights the strategic importance of quantum computing to UK economic and defence priorities. A news release announcing his appointment is available here.
Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) has promoted two key executives as part of its commercialization strategy. Dr. Milan Begliarbekov has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, after previously leading QCi’s quantum photonic chip foundry development. Dr. Pouya Dianat has been named Chief Revenue Officer, following his leadership in photonic product strategy and business development. These promotions support QCi’s market expansion in photonic and quantum technologies. The full announcement can be found here.
IonQ has named Jordan Shapiro as President and General Manager, Quantum Networking. Shapiro, previously VP of Corporate Development and Investor Relations, will lead IonQ’s quantum networking division and oversee strategic integration of recent acquisitions including Qubitekk and ID Quantique. His new role underscores IonQ’s focus on building the architecture for a secure quantum internet. More information is available here.
We wish all these organizations and individuals success in their new endeavors.
May 30, 2025
