Applied Quantum exists to do one thing well: help organizations navigate the quantum era with clarity, rigor, and practical outcomes. That means bridging worlds that rarely meet - physics and engineering, cryptography and security architecture, strategy and delivery, research and operations.
Our leadership team combines deep scientific credentials, decades of enterprise and public-sector experience, and hands-on delivery across critical industries. We work with governments, regulators, boards, and technical teams to make quantum readiness and quantum opportunity measurable, defensible, and achievable - without hype, and without guesswork.
Marin Ivezic
Founder & CEO
Marin Ivezic is the Founder and CEO of Applied Quantum, where he leads the firm’s global mission to help governments, regulators, enterprises, and investors prepare for the opportunities and risks of quantum technologies. With more than three decades of experience as a CISO, CTO, and Big 4 partner, Marin brings a rare combination of deep technical expertise, strategic advisory experience, and policy engagement across cybersecurity, emerging technologies, and critical infrastructure.
Marin is widely recognized for his work on post-quantum security, cryptographic agility, and quantum-risk governance. He has advised organizations worldwide on quantum readiness, national strategies, and regulatory alignment, and is a prolific writer and public speaker on quantum security, AI risk, and technology resilience. Through Applied Quantum, he focuses on translating cutting-edge research into pragmatic, defensible strategies that work in real operational environments.
Dr. Kawin Boonyapredee
Chief Strategy Officer & APAC CEO
Dr. Kawin Boonyapredee serves as Chief Strategy Officer and APAC CEO at Applied Quantum, shaping the firm’s global strategy, partnerships, and regional growth. He holds a PhD in Cybersecurity Leadership and has nearly three decades of international experience building and leading cybersecurity programs across financial services, technology, and critical infrastructure.
Kawin has held senior executive and advisory roles including CISO, Chief Cyber Technologist, and CEO of security services firms. He is also an Adjunct Professor in cybersecurity leadership, actively contributing to academia and professional education. At Applied Quantum, he focuses on aligning quantum technologies, AI, and security strategy with business and regulatory realities, helping organizations move from awareness to execution.
Dr. Sven Hoelbling
Chief Architect
Dr. Sven Hoelbling is Chief Architect at Applied Quantum, responsible for the firm’s technical architecture across quantum computing, post-quantum security, cloud, identity, and large-scale enterprise systems. He holds a PhD in Nuclear and Particle Physics and brings more than 30 years of experience designing and delivering complex, mission-critical architectures for global organizations.
Sven’s background spans scientific research, large-scale cloud and identity transformations, cybersecurity architecture, and advanced systems engineering. At Applied Quantum, he leads the translation of quantum risk and opportunity into scalable, future-proof architectures – bridging deep physics insight with real-world enterprise constraints to ensure solutions are both technically sound and operationally viable.
Michael Lew
Chief Innovation Officer
Michael Lew is Chief Innovation Officer at Applied Quantum, where he leads innovation across quantum security, AI, and emerging technologies. He is an experienced venture builder and deep-tech innovator with a strong background in cybersecurity, digital forensics, investigations, and technology risk management.
Michael has founded and exited AI-driven technology ventures and held senior leadership roles across consulting, legal technology, and cybersecurity organizations in Asia. At Applied Quantum, he drives applied innovation through AQ Forge, helping transform advanced research into practical solutions, products, and new business models at the intersection of quantum, AI, and cyber risk.
Anna Hughes
Chief People Officer
Anna Hughes is Chief People Officer at Applied Quantum, where she leads talent strategy, organizational development, and leadership capability in one of the most specialized and fast-evolving technology domains. She brings four decades of experience as a senior executive, interim leader, and executive search professional, including leadership roles across consulting, financial services, and deep-tech organizations.
Anna has served as interim CIO, COO, and HR Director for global enterprises and startups alike, and previously led executive search and interim management firms operating internationally. At Applied Quantum, she focuses on building a world-class, interdisciplinary team – ensuring that scientific excellence, engineering rigor, and consulting delivery are matched by strong leadership, culture, and governance.
Dr. Jasmine Sandler
Principal Cryptographer
Dr. Jasmine Sandler is Principal Cryptographer at Applied Quantum, leading cryptographic strategy and post-quantum transition initiatives. She holds a PhD in Cryptography and has spent her career at the intersection of advanced cryptographic research, applied cybersecurity, and real-world system design.
Jasmine brings deep expertise in post-quantum cryptography, crypto-agility, and long-term data protection, with experience spanning global enterprises, regulators, and emerging technology ecosystems. At Applied Quantum, she helps organizations assess cryptographic exposure, design quantum-safe architectures, and implement defensible migration paths that balance theoretical rigor with practical deployment constraints.
Steve Johansson
Director, Cybersecurity Consulting Delivery (Quantum Security & PQC)
Steve Johansson leads cybersecurity consulting delivery at Applied Quantum, with a focus on quantum security, post-quantum readiness, and cyber resilience for highly regulated and critical environments. He brings over 30 years of experience delivering complex cybersecurity and IT transformation programs across government, financial services, telecommunications, healthcare, and critical supply chains.
Steve has worked extensively in cryptography, incident response, large-scale security programs, and regulatory environments, including roles with global enterprises and public institutions. At Applied Quantum, he oversees the execution of large quantum-readiness engagements, ensuring that cryptographic risk assessments and transition plans are operationally realistic, regulator-ready, and aligned with enterprise governance.
James Hewitt
Director, Quantum Readiness for Operational Technology (OT)
James Hewitt leads Quantum Readiness for Operational Technology at Applied Quantum, focusing on critical infrastructure and safety-critical environments. With more than 25 years of hands-on experience in industrial control systems, energy, and utilities, his background is grounded in real operational systems rather than theoretical models.
James has designed, secured, and regulated ICS, SCADA, PLC, and DCS environments across North America, including work aligned with NERC CIP and other regulatory regimes. At Applied Quantum, he helps OT-operating organizations translate quantum and post-quantum cryptographic risk into practical, phased strategies that respect safety, lifecycle constraints, and regulatory obligations.
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