QuiX Quantum Strengthens Board With Appointments of Quantum Industry Leaders Richard Moulds and Rob Hays

Enschede, the Netherlands — 18 March 2026 — QuiX Quantum, a leading global developer of photonic quantum computing systems, today announced the appointment of Richard Moulds and Rob Hays to its Supervisory Board. These technology industry veterans bring decades of experience in quantum computing, high-performance computing, and global technology commercialization as QuiX accelerates the development and deployment of scalable photonic quantum systems.

Their appointments come at an inflection point for the quantum industry, which is rapidly transitioning from academic research toward real-world applications and commercial deployments.

Richard Moulds specializes in the commercialization of quantum computing and advanced cryptographic technologies. With an extensive background across product development, strategic planning and management disciplines, he most recently served as Director and General Manager of Quantum Computing at Amazon Web Services (AWS), helping  launch Amazon Braket, one of the first cloud platforms providing on-demand access to multiple quantum hardware modalities. At AWS, Moulds built and led the scientific and engineering team and helped establish a global ecosystem connecting quantum hardware providers, software developers, researchers, and enterprise users.

“I’m excited to join the board at a critical bridging moment for the quantum industry,” said Richard Moulds. “Photonic architectures have the potential to play an important role in building scalable and cost-effective quantum computers, offering advantages in room-temperature operation, simplified networking, and long-term manufacturability. Having worked across the broader quantum hardware ecosystem at Amazon Web Services, I’ve seen firsthand the importance of modality diversity in driving real progress. I believe this team is well positioned to translate photonic innovation into scalable, commercially meaningful quantum capability.”

Rob Hays brings more than 25 years of experience across AI infrastructure, data centers, and quantum technology. Currently Vice President of Public Sector at Cornelis Networks, he previously served as CEO of Atom Computing, raising more than $100 million to develop large-scale neutral-atom quantum systems and partnered with Microsoft on next-generation quantum supercomputing initiatives. Hays also held senior leadership positions at Lenovo and Intel.

“Joining the board of QuiX Quantum comes at a defining moment for the industry as quantum computing is on the cusp of moving from R&D labs into real-world deployments,” said Rob Hays. “QuiX Quantum’s scalable photonics architecture combined with public-private partnerships to develop world-changing applications offers the European ecosystem a unique opportunity to lead the transition to commercial quantum deployments.”

The appointments come as Europe accelerates its ambitions in quantum technology through initiatives such as the Photonics for Quantum pilot line and national quantum programs across the continent. With strong public-private investment and a growing ecosystem of research institutions and deep-tech companies, Europe is positioning itself as a global leader in quantum innovation. QuiX Quantum aims to play a central role in this ecosystem by developing scalable photonic quantum computers designed for real-world applications.

Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of QuiX Quantum, welcomed the appointments: “There are only a handful of executives worldwide who have successfully led quantum computing companies, helped shape the emerging ecosystem of quantum hardware and software and generated real revenues. Rob and Richard belong to this small group. Both bring exceptionally rare and valuable experience to QuiX.”

About QuiX Quantum

QuiX Quantum is a leading provider of photonic quantum computing hardware, driving innovation with proven quality in the development of its Universal Quantum Computer. The first system, already sold and contracted for delivery, underscores the impact of QuiX Quantum’s market-leading hardware and renowned quality. This strong technological foundation positions the company to build the most powerful quantum computers. With offices across Europe, QuiX Quantum continues to push the boundaries of quantum technology while serving a growing global customer base.

‍

Pictured: Rob Hays (left) and Richard Moulds (right)