"SaxonQ has gained incredible momentum this year as a company in one of the most exciting future technologies! I'm thrilled to bring my experience in business development and strategic product management to the table and, together with Marius, take the company to the next level."
We’re excited to welcome Frank Schlichting as our new Co-CEO. Starting January 1st, Frank will take over operational leadership and drive business development forward. To kick things off, we asked him three questions:
What excites you about SaxonQ?
„“Quantum computing is a key technology for the energy transition, AI, and many of the major challenges of our time. A mobile system that works at room temperature is virtually unique. I find it incredibly exciting to contribute my experience at such an early stage of the company – and as a physicist with an IT background, it feels like a return to my roots.”
What are your goals with us?
“My goal is to position SaxonQ as an established player in the market after its startup phase. To achieve this, we need even more experts who will not only continue developing our technology with our fantastic team but also create user-friendly products and introduce them to the market with the right strategies. If we can establish the mobile quantum computer as the industry standard, significantly advancing various sectors, my goal will be achieved.”
What’s your first priority in January?
“For me, building a successful team starts with strong human connections. That’s why I want to get to know everyone on the team as quickly as possible and see where I can offer support. Business development is all about organizational growth with clear processes. To make this happen, I’ll focus on gaining a deep understanding of the complex technology and the quantum computing landscape. Driving the company’s growth will be my top priority.”
About Frank
Frank studied Nuclear Solid-State Physics at TU Darmstadt and UC Berkeley before completing his PhD in Engineering Sciences in the field of electron spectroscopy at TU Berlin. He brings extensive leadership experience from the technology sector: from technology development at VW Autostadt and chip development at Atmel, to advancing wireless communication systems at Nanotron and digitalizing solar systems at Solare Datensysteme. Most recently, as CEO of Kiwigrid, he developed a public cloud platform for decentralized energy supply – a topic closely tied to sector coupling, where quantum computers also hold great potential.
Welcome aboard, Frank!
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