Quantum computing firm IonQ hires former JPMorgan Chase applied research head

## IonQ Hires Ex-JPMorgan Exec to Usher in the Quantum Era

IonQ, a leading quantum computing firm, has just made a significant move to bolster its corporate client adoption of quantum technologies. They’ve hired Marco Pistoia, the former head of applied research at JPMorgan Chase, to spearhead this effort. Here’s a quick rundown:

• **Key Hire:** Marco Pistoia, formerly of JPMorgan Chase, joins IonQ as Senior Vice President of Industry Relations.
• **Focus:** Pistoia will help corporations integrate quantum computing and quantum-safe encryption.
• **The Threat:** Quantum computers pose a potential threat to current encryption methods, potentially allowing bad actors to break security.
• **The Solution:** Pistoia will focus on transitioning the world to quantum-safe cryptography.
• **Timeline:** Pistoia believes usable quantum computers are only 2-3 years away.
• **Collaboration:** He aims to continue collaborating with JPMorgan and other financial institutions.

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