IonQ Inc (IONQ)

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Hmmmm why do you think we need this powerhouse from Lockheed? Not to mention the first General to lead Space Force! Think maybe a bunch of Government contracts are coming. Just follow the p r’s folks and drive down Niccolo’s roadmap to quantum dominance in space on land and at sea. We got it all covered now. Let’s all get this party started!🏄🏻‍♀️💪💰💰💰😎🤙

COLLEGE PARK, MD – September 10, 2025 – IonQ (NYSE: IONQ), the leader in the quantum computing and networking industries, today announced the appointment of Dean Acosta as Chief Corporate Affairs and Government Relations Officer. In this new position for IonQ, Acosta will oversee all corporate activities in relation to communications, public affairs, and government relations, reporting directly to Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and CEO of IonQ. Acosta’s appointment reflects the ongoing strategic evolution of IonQ’s leadership team and commitment to expanding its capabilities across critical business functions.

Acosta is a distinguished communications and government relations executive and most recently served as Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer at Lockheed Martin. During his tenure at the global aerospace and defense company, he oversaw media relations, public affairs and reputation management, branding, advertising, and corporate philanthropy. Acosta brings more than three decades of corporate and public service at leading companies within the tech, energy, and aerospace and defense sectors, including Resideo, a smart home technology company; Honeywell, a multi-industry technology company; and Phillips 66, a diversified global energy company. He also served as press secretary for NASA, during which time he worked on the Space Shuttle Columbia crisis, and began his career as an award-winning print and broadcast journalist. He is a member of the Board of Directors of the STEM Next Opportunity Fund and served on the Board of Directors of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Air and Space Museum.

“We’re excited to welcome Dean to IonQ as we continue to build a world-class team that will bring our company to its next level of growth,” said Niccolo de Masi, Chairman and CEO of IonQ. “Dean is a highly accomplished leader with expertise in corporate and public affairs that will be an important part of IonQ’s efforts to scale the impact of our real-world applications. We are reshaping expectations in both quantum computing and quantum networking with our accelerated technology roadmap, and I look forward to working closely with Dean to communicate IonQ’s groundbreaking story to our stakeholders.”

“The quantum era is here and will shape technology’s future, and I am delighted to take on this new role at IonQ and work with Niccolo and the leadership team he is building to progress the company’s strategy,” said Acosta. “This is a pivotal moment in the quantum market, and stakeholder engagement will be critical as we advance our vision of driving innovation and building a robust ecosystem for quantum technologies around the world.”