Quantum computing firm IonQ hires former JPMorgan Chase applied research head

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IonQ has hired the former head of applied research at JPMorgan Chase to help corporate clients of the quantum firm adopt next-generation hardware, algorithms and security, CNBC has learned.
Marco Pistoia, who was head of JPMorgan’s internal research group from 2020 to this year, will be joining IonQ as senior vice president of industry relations.
In his new role, Pistoia will report directly to IonQ CEO Niccolo de Masi and focus on helping corporations adopt both quantum computing and quantum-safe encryption.

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