– USA, MD – IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), a leader in the quantum computing industry, today announced the appointment of Robert Cardillo and Bill Scannell to its Board of Directors.
About Robert Cardillo
Robert Cardillo brings to IonQ 40 years of intelligence experience and currently serves as Chairman and Chief Strategist of Planet Federal, a subsidiary of Planet Labs, which develops satellite imagery and geospatial solutions for the US federal government. At Planet Labs, Cardillo is responsible for supporting strategic decision-making, driving partnerships, and enhancing the utility of commercial innovations for global government agencies. Cardillo is the recipient of the Presidential Rank of Distinguished Executive, the Director of National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award.
Previously, Robert Cardillo served as the Founder and President of The Cardillo Group, a company delivering strategic consultation services dedicated to the development of the intelligence profession. He has also held various intelligence positions within the United States government, including serving as the Deputy Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and managing and delivering the President’s Daily Brief for President Obama from 2010 – 2014.
“It is imperative that our nation and allies win the ‘quantum computing space race’ for the sake of our national security and prosperity,” said Cardillo. “I’m looking forward to serving on IonQ’s board as I’m confident the company will offer quantum advantage to a number of problem sets with incredibly high national and strategic value.”
About Bill Scannell
Bill Scannell is a seasoned Dell executive, bringing four decades of commercial and executive leadership experience to IonQ’s Board of Directors. As President of Global Sales and Customer Operations at Dell Technologies, he oversees an organization of nearly 24,000 sales team members, driving global growth and delivering technology solutions to organizations in 180 countries worldwide. Bill’s track record of success in driving global market expansion and customer-focused initiatives will be invaluable as IonQ continues to scale its operations and enter new markets.
“It is an honor to join IonQ’s Board of Directors and I look forward to actively supporting the growth of a company with such tremendous commercial potential,” said Bill Scannell. “Quantum computing has become a top priority for enterprise customers, and I am excited to help IonQ accelerate its growth trajectory and deliver quantum solutions to customers worldwide.”
About IonQ
IonQ, Inc. is a leader in quantum computing that delivers high-performance systems capable of solving the world’s largest and most complex commercial and research use cases. IonQ’s current generation quantum computer, IonQ Forte, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems, boasting 35 algorithmic qubits. The company’s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Fast Company’s 2023 Next Big Things in Tech List and Deloitte’s 2023 Technology Fast 500 List, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before.
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