Insider Brief
- SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc. appointed Mathew Chandrankunnel and Tim Toole to its Advisory Board to pair quantum science expertise with enterprise commercialization strategy.
- Chandrankunnel brings academic leadership in quantum theory, ethics, and policy to support research partnerships and responsible innovation, while Toole contributes experience scaling cloud infrastructure and driving go-to-market execution for emerging technologies.
- CEO and Board Chair Muhammad Ali Khan said the appointments reflect a strategy to balance scientific depth with disciplined commercialization as the company scales hybrid quantum–supercomputing platforms.
PRESS RELEASE — SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc. , an innovator in democratizing access to hybrid quantum and supercomputing technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of well-known quantum scientist and author Prof. Dr. Mathew Chandrankunnel, and ex Amazon infrastructure expert and LinkedIn influencer Tim Toole to its Advisory Board.
These appointments represent a dual-track strategy to bridge the gap between complex quantum theory and real-world enterprise commercialization.
Expanding the Intersection of Science and Strategy
The new advisors bring a wealth of academic rigor and industry expertise to the Company:
Prof. Dr. Mathew Chandrankunnel
Senior Advisor — Quantum Science, Philosophy & Policy
Dr. Chandrankunnel is an internationally acclaimed scholar specializing in the philosophy of science and quantum theory. He earned his PhD from the University of Leuven, Belgium, and completed post-doctoral research at the Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics. As the author of Philosophy of Quantum Mechanics, he is a leading voice in the ethical and societal implications of the quantum era. At SuperQ, he will lead initiatives in academic collaboration, ethical innovation, and global research partnerships.
Senior Advisor — Strategy & Commercialization
Mr. Toole is a seasoned executive and engineer with a proven track record in technology infrastructure scaling and commercialization. With extensive experience in managing large engineering teams and cloud infrastructure at AWS and elsewhere, Mr. Toole specializes in aligning emerging technologies with market demand. He is also recognized as a LinkedIn thought leader on computing hardware and AI privacy. His focus at SuperQ will be on accelerating go-to-market (GTM) strategies, forging enterprise partnerships, and identifying high-value commercialization pathways for the Company’s hybrid classical-quantum platforms.
Management Commentary
“Building a global quantum ecosystem requires a balance of profound scientific insight and aggressive commercial execution,” said Dr. Muhammad Ali Khan, CEO and Board Chair of SuperQ Quantum. “The addition of Dr. Chandrankunnel and Mr. Toole ensures that as we scale our technology, and do so with both the intellectual depth to lead the field and the strategic discipline to capture the market.”
