Lands Tom Jones as its first Chief People
Officer and deepens its bench with additional business-side
talent
IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ"), the leader in quantum computing, today
announced a number of strategic appointments as it positions itself
for continued leadership in the quantum industry. Tom Jones joins
IonQ as its first Chief People Officer to play a critical role in
scaling the company, bringing decades of human resources and talent
development experience from Blue Origin, Microsoft, Honeywell, and
most recently, RoundGlass.
“Tom has a rich history of developing people, processes, and
culture at companies that have science and technology in their
DNA,” said IonQ President & CEO Peter Chapman. “We are very
excited by Tom’s experience aligning human resources strategy to
business results in rapid growth environments, making him perfectly
suited to help take IonQ to the next level. We’re thrilled to
welcome him to the team.”
At IonQ, Tom will further develop the company’s strategic human
resources function, helping the company reinforce its position at
the vanguard of the industry and creating value across business
lines.
“We have a tremendous opportunity to continue advancing IonQ as
the destination for top quantum talent and for those who want to
help change the world,” said IonQ Chief People Officer Tom Jones.
“Not only is the team deeply committed to building world-class
quantum systems, but everyone here is equally focused on ensuring
access to this next-generation technology for all -- and this
speaks volumes about the culture and direction of the company. I’m
honored to help build on this groundwork and amplify IonQ’s
growth.”
Adding to its bench of strong business-side talent, IonQ has
also landed Jordan Shapiro as Vice President of Financial Planning
& Analysis from New Enterprise Associates, Mark Solomon as
Director of Quantum Sales from IBM, and Kevin Caimi as Controller
from Caliburn International.
These new hires follow on the heels of a momentous year for the
company that saw unparalleled technological and business growth.
IonQ’s 11-qubit system became the first and only quantum computer
available via all major cloud providers Amazon Braket, Microsoft
Azure, and Google Cloud, and its 32-qubit system launched as one of
the world’s most powerful quantum computers. The company’s two
co-founders, Jungsang Kim and Chris Monroe, were named to the White
House’s National Quantum Initiative Advisory Committee (NQIAC),
where they will play an important role in pulling the future of
quantum forward. IonQ expects to further expand access to quantum
as it prepares to become the first publicly traded quantum
computing company via a merger with dMY Technology Group III (NYSE:
DMYI).
About IonQ
IonQ, Inc. is the leader in trapped-ion quantum computing, with
a proven track record of innovation and deployment. IonQ’s 32-qubit
quantum computer is the world’s most powerful trapped-ion quantum
computer, and IonQ has defined what it believes is the best path
forward to scale. IonQ is the only company with its quantum systems
available through the cloud on Amazon Braket, Microsoft Azure, and
Google Cloud, as well as through direct API access. IonQ was
founded in 2015 by Christopher Monroe and Jungsang Kim based on 25
years of pioneering research. To learn more, visit
www.IonQ.com.
About dMY Technology Group, Inc. III
dMY III is a special purpose acquisition company formed by dMY
III Technology Group (NYSE: DMYI), Harry L. You and Niccolo de Masi
for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange,
asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar
business combination with one or more businesses or assets.
Important Information About the Merger and Where to Find
It
This communication may be deemed solicitation material in
respect of the proposed business combination between dMY III and
IonQ (the “Business Combination”). The Business Combination will be
submitted to the stockholders of dMY III and IonQ for their
approval. In connection with the vote of dMY’s stockholders, dMY
III Technology Group, Inc. III has filed relevant materials with
the SEC, including a registration statement on Form S-4, which
includes a proxy statement/prospectus. This communication does not
contain all the information that should be considered concerning
the proposed Business Combination and the other matters to be voted
upon at the annual meeting and is not intended to provide the basis
for any investment decision or any other decision in respect of
such matters. dMY III’s stockholders and other interested
parties are urged to read the preliminary proxy statement, the
amendments thereto, the definitive proxy statement (when available)
and any other relevant documents that are filed or furnished or
will be filed or will be furnished with the SEC carefully and in
their entirety in connection with dMY III’s solicitation of proxies
for the special meeting to be held to approve the Business
Combination and other related matters, as these materials will
contain important information about IonQ and dMY III and the
proposed Business Combination. Promptly after the registration
statement is declared effective by the SEC, dMY will mail the
definitive proxy statement/prospectus and a proxy card to each
stockholder entitled to vote at the special meeting relating to the
transaction. Such stockholders will also be able to obtain copies
of these materials, without charge, once available, at the SEC’s
website at http://www.sec.gov, at the Company’s website at
https://www.dmytechnology.com/ or by written request to dMY
Technology Group, Inc. III, 11100 Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 2000,
Los Angeles, CA 90025.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements
within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as
amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended. These statements may be made directly in this
communication. Some of the forward-looking statements can be
identified by the use of forward-looking words. Statements that are
not historical in nature, including the words “anticipate,”
“expect,” “suggests,” “plan,” “believe,” “intend,” “estimates,”
“targets,” “projects,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “may,” “will,”
“forecast” and other similar expressions are intended to identify
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are
predictions, projections and other statements about future events
that are based on current expectations and assumptions and, as a
result, are subject to risks and uncertainties. Many factors could
cause actual future events to differ materially from the
forward-looking statements in this press release, including but not
limited to: (i) the risk that the transaction may not be completed
in a timely manner or at all, which may adversely affect the price
of dMY’s securities; (ii) the risk that the transaction may not be
completed by dMY’s business combination deadline and the potential
failure to obtain an extension of the business combination deadline
if sought by dMY; (iii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to
the consummation of the transaction, including the approval of the
merger agreement by the stockholders of dMY, the satisfaction of
the minimum trust account amount following any redemptions by dMY's
public stockholders and the receipt of certain governmental and
regulatory approvals; (iv) the lack of a third-party valuation in
determining whether or not to pursue the proposed transaction; (v)
the inability to complete the PIPE transaction; (vi) the occurrence
of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to
the termination of the merger agreement; (vii) the effect of the
announcement or pendency of the transaction on IonQ’s business
relationships, operating results and business generally; (viii)
risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and
operations of IonQ; (ix) the outcome of any legal proceedings that
may be instituted against IonQ or against dMY related to the merger
agreement or the proposed transaction; (x) the ability to maintain
the listing of dMY’s securities on a national securities exchange;
(xi) changes in the competitive industries in which IonQ operates,
variations in operating performance across competitors, changes in
laws and regulations affecting IonQ’s business and changes in the
combined capital structure; (xii) the ability to implement business
plans, forecasts and other expectations after the completion of the
proposed transaction, and identify and realize additional
opportunities; (xiii) the risk of downturns in the market and the
technology industry including, but not limited to, as a result of
the COVID-19 pandemic; and (xiv) costs related to the transaction
and the failure to realize anticipated benefits of the transaction
or to realize estimated pro forma results and underlying
assumptions, including with respect to estimated stockholder
redemptions. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You
should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks
and uncertainties described in the “Risk Factors” section of the
registration statement on Form S-4 and other documents filed by dMY
from time to time with the SEC. These filings identify and address
other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual
events and results to differ materially from those contained in the
forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only
as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put
undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and dMY and IonQ
assume no obligation and do not intend to update or revise these
forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise. Neither dMY nor IonQ gives any
assurance that either dMY or IonQ, or the combined company, will
achieve its expectations.
No Offer or Solicitation
This communication is for informational purposes only and does
not constitute an offer or invitation for the sale or purchase of
securities, assets or the business described herein or a commitment
to the Company or the IonQ with respect to any of the foregoing,
and this Current Report shall not form the basis of any contract,
nor is it a solicitation of any vote, consent, or approval in any
jurisdiction pursuant to or in connection with the Business
Combination or otherwise, nor shall there be any sale, issuance or
transfer of securities in any jurisdiction in contravention of
applicable law.
Participants in Solicitation
dMY III and IonQ, and their respective directors and executive
officers, may be deemed participants in the solicitation of proxies
of dMY III’s stockholders in respect of the Business Combination.
Information about the directors and executive officers of dMY III
is set forth in the Company’s Form dMY III’s filings with the SEC.
Information about the directors and executive officers of IonQ and
more detailed information regarding the identity of all potential
participants, and their direct and indirect interests by security
holdings or otherwise, will be set forth in the definitive proxy
statement/prospectus for the Business Combination when available.
Additional information regarding the identity of all potential
participants in the solicitation of proxies to dMY III’s
stockholders in connection with the proposed Business Combination
and other matters to be voted upon at the special meeting, and
their direct and indirect interests, by security holdings or
otherwise, will be included in the definitive proxy
statement/prospectus, when it becomes available.
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