Dr. Muhammad Khan reports

SUPERQ QUANTUM APPOINTS TECH VETERAN WILLEM KRÜGER AS BUSINESS LEAD TO DRIVE GLOBAL COMMERCIAL EXPANSION

SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc. has named former PwC, EY and AECOM leader, and sustainability expert Willem Kruger as business lead, a move aimed at accelerating the commercial rollout of its hybrid quantum-supercomputing stack.

Mr. Kruger joins SuperQ as the company moves to capitalize on its flagship Super platform. Unlike traditional quantum interfaces that require specialized coding, the Super platform uses a natural-language, ChatGPT-style interface to give industries direct access to quantum annealing and gate-based processing alongside classical high-performance computing. Under the hood, Super's proprietary technology determines how to break down complex problems, orchestrate the best-suited workflows to solve them and present actionable results to business users.

"Will knows how to take complex, disruptive tech and make it make sense for the bottom line," said Dr. Muhammad Khan, chief executive officer and board chair of SuperQ. "In his Big 4 consulting roles, Will has worked extensively in the sectors that we are targeting for SuperQ's growth. His experience in scaling companies and working with enterprise clients is exactly what we need as we transition from technical milestones to driving real-world ROI for our clients."

Driving practical quantum adoption

In his new role, Mr. Kruger will focus on building commercial partnerships and expanding the adoption of SuperQ's optimization tools across the energy, logistics and finance sectors.

With over 12 years of experience in technology commercialization, Mr. Kruger has a record of guiding firms through the go-to-market phase. Previously a director at PwC, he is well known in the Western Canadian tech community for his work in digital transformation and energy transition sectors that stand to benefit most from quantum-enhanced computing.

"The tech at SuperQ is impressive, but what really drew me in was the focus on accessibility," said Mr. Kruger. "The Super platform removes the traditional barriers to quantum and supercomputing. I'm looking forward to helping our partners and customers solve problems that were, until now, computationally out of reach.

"With my background in consulting and interest in advanced technologies for the new industrial era, I look forward to supporting SuperQ's growth as Canada's and world's leading quantum computing company. SuperQ's Super platform is a powerful tool that helps enterprises, governments and researchers tackle tough real-world problems like optimizing supply chains or improving manufacturing efficiency by combining quantum and high performance computing in an easy-to-use way," Mr. Kruger further added. "I am fascinated by quantum's potential and eager to see first-hand its benefits for businesses and researchers."

Mr. Kruger is based in Calgary, Canada, and has strong ties with Europe, which is an emerging market for SuperQ. With Mr. Kruger joining the ranks, the company is welb positioned to accelerate its commercial growth in both North America and Europe.

About SuperQ Quantum Computing Inc.

SuperQ Quantum Computing is defining the next era of enterprise transformation, looking to emerge as a partner for global organizations seeking direct quantum and supercomputing ROI (return on investment) previously beyond reach. The company is looking to position itself as the trusted leader in quantum and supercomputing-powered problem solving and optimization.

Its flagship Super platform strives to make the most advanced computational power intuitive and accessible. This will empower executives, leading research institutions and critical government agencies to unlock immediate business impact across finance, health care, logistics, defence and beyond, leveraging the company's proprietary AI autopilots to turn complex challenges into executive-ready results with one-click productization and deployment. SuperQ Quantum is headquartered in Canada with a growing international presence, particularly in the United States, Middle East and Asia, strategically establishing super hubs in key regions.

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