Insider Brief
- Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park appointed Oscar Bedolla as Chief Strategy Officer to support growth, partnerships, and execution.
- Bedolla brings over 20 years of experience across economic development, technology, and public-private initiatives, including roles at Amazon and KPMG.
- The 128-acre IQMP development aims to support the commercialization of quantum technologies and infrastructure in Illinois.
PRESS RELEASE — Today, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) announced Oscar Bedolla as its new Chief Strategy Officer, a key leadership role supporting the Park’s long-term growth, partnerships and management. In this role, Bedolla will help streamline project execution and align public and private sector stakeholders to advance the IQMP’s vision and deliver real economic benefit in South Chicago, the city and the state.
“As we continue to build the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park into a global destination for quantum, we need leaders on our team who can help deliver on our bold vision. Oscar Bedolla brings public and private sector experience, with a proven track record of leading complex, large-scale initiatives and aligning diverse stakeholders. Oscar will be a pivotal part of our work to strengthen community partnerships, accelerate development and solidify Illinois’ leadership in quantum and advanced technologies, and we are thrilled to welcome him to our team.”
— said, Dr. Harley Johnson, Executive Director and CEO of the IQMP.
Bedolla brings more than 20 years of experience across community engagement, economic development, technology, infrastructure and public sector organizations to the IQMP. Most recently, he served as Head of Insights, Performance, Analytics and Technology (IPAT) for Amazon International Corporate Finance, where he oversaw strategic planning and program execution across a $7 billion global portfolio. Prior to Amazon, he was a Director at KPMG’s Deal Advisory and Strategy Consulting practice and previously served as Director of Economic and Community Development for the City of Cincinnati, where he helped structure public-private partnerships and drive major investment.
“The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park represents a unique opportunity to advance next-generation technologies, while delivering real economic benefit to communities across Illinois, including right in the Park’s backyard. I’m excited to join the IQMP team and help shape strategies that strengthen partnerships, support long-term growth and ensure this investment creates lasting impact for the people and communities it serves.”
— said Oscar Bedolla, Chief Strategy Officer of the IQMP.
The IQMP, which broke ground in Fall 2025, is a 128-acre development that provides infrastructure and resources to support the development and commercialization of quantum technologies, hardware, software, and applications.
