Executive appointment reflects IonQ’s vision for quantum networking leadership
Under Shapiro’s leadership, IonQ has expanded its quantum networking business and advanced its technical roadmap
COLLEGE PARK, Md.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the leading commercial quantum computing and networking company, today named Jordan Shapiro as President and General Manager, Quantum Networking, effective immediately. Shapiro previously served as Vice President Financial Planning & Analysis, Corporate Development and Investor Relations.
In his new role, Shapiro will oversee the company’s quantum networking business, guiding IonQ’s technical roadmap to build critical infrastructure for the quantum internet. His leadership will focus on integrating recent strategic acquisitions and advancing IonQ’s position in quantum-secure communications.
“Jordan has played a pivotal role in shaping IonQ’s strategy and growth over the last five years, and we’re thrilled to have him step into this new leadership role,” said Niccolo de Masi, President and CEO of IonQ. “His deep understanding of our business makes this a natural transition. As we scale our quantum networking efforts, Jordan’s leadership, strategic vision, and operational insight will be instrumental in helping us execute on our roadmap and deliver on the promise of the quantum internet.”
Shapiro, who holds two engineering degrees from Stanford University, joined IonQ’s executive team in 2020, after initially working with the company as a venture capitalist at New Enterprise Associates and after investing personally in IonQ during the company’s early stages. At IonQ, he has held roles across the company’s business and led corporate development and financial operations. Most recently, Shapiro spearheaded the company’s expansion into quantum networking through acquisitions of Qubitekk and a majority stake in ID Quantique.
“I’m honored to lead IonQ’s quantum networking business in our pursuit of creating an architecture for the quantum internet, which we believe will enable the most secure communications and the most powerful computing ever built,” said Shapiro. “With the addition of outstanding teams from Qubitekk and ID Quantique, we’ve significantly accelerated our progress in secure quantum communications. I look forward to deepening these partnerships and continuing to position IonQ at the forefront of this rapidly evolving field.”
This leadership appointment underscores IonQ’s commitment to innovation across both its quantum computing and quantum networking divisions.
About IonQ
IonQ, Inc. is a leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, delivering high-performance systems aimed at solving the world’s largest and most complex commercial and research use cases. IonQ’s current generation quantum computers, IonQ Forte and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems, boasting 36 algorithmic qubits. The company’s innovative technology and rapid growth were recognized in Newsweek’s 2025 Excellence Index 1000, Forbes’ 2025 Most Successful Mid-Cap Companies list, and Built In’s 2025 100 Best Midsize Places to Work in Washington DC and Seattle, respectively. Available through all major cloud providers, IonQ is making quantum computing more accessible and impactful than ever before. Learn more at IonQ.com.
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