Team
Our deep expertise is the engine powering Diraq’s progress and the future of quantum computing
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Andrew Dzurak
CEO and Founder
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Andrew Dzurak is CEO and Founder of Diraq, driving corporate strategy and leading the technological development of silicon-based quantum computing. He is also a globally recognised quantum physicist and engineer with a PhD from the University of Cambridge, decades of pioneering research at UNSW, more than 200 research publications (over 40 in Nature journals), more than 20,000 citations, and h-index above 70
Stefanie Tardo
Chief Operating Officer
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Stef Tardo is Chief Operating Officer at Diraq, where she drives strategy, business operations and fundraising to scale and strengthen the foundations underpinning Diraq’s growth. Stef leverages her deep expertise in strategic leadership and deal execution to transform complex opportunities from concept to execution, delivering meaningful impact and value.
Lasantha Thennakoon
Chief Financial Officer
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Lasantha Thennakoon is CFO at Diraq, leading the finance and governance. He brings over 25 years’ international leadership in finance and strategy with deep expertise across strategic financial planning, business transformation, banking & financial services, start-ups and PE to support Diraq’s growth and long-term vision.
Stephen Bartlett
Senior Advisor – Quantum Architectures
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Stephen Bartlett is Senior Advisor - Quantum Architectures at Diraq. A theoretical quantum physicist and Professor in the School of Physics at the University of Sydney, Stephen is a globally recognised leader in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Wee Han Lim
Head of Measurement & Fabrication
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Wee Han Lim is Head of Measurement and Fabrication at Diraq, leading a highly skilled team focused on silicon qubit device design, fabrication and measurements. With over 15 years of experience in silicon fabrication and cryogenic measurements, he plays a key role in advancing Diraq’s scalable quantum technology.
Chris Escott
Head of Engineering
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Chris Escott is Head of Engineering at Diraq, leading a talented team to deliver the company’s vision of scalable quantum computing. He brings extensive experience in leadership, project management, and innovation across complex, high-growth technology environments.
Boyar Naito
Vice President of Business Development
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Boyar Naito is Vice President of Business Development at Diraq. He leads commercial strategy, developing paths to market for the company’s world-leading CMOS spin qubit solutions. He brings strong experience in innovation, partnerships, and guiding deep-tech ventures toward global impact.
Arne Laucht
Head of Technical Partnerships
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Arne Laucht is a Technical Fellow at Diraq, bringing over a decade of experience developing techniques for quantum device measurement and control. He plays a key role in advancing Diraq’s mission to deliver scalable quantum computing.
Andre Saraiva
Head of Theory & Product Development
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Andre Saraiva is Head of Theory at Diraq with 20 years’ experience in solid-state physics. He has supported silicon-based quantum computing globally, working directly with qubit makers across four continents.
Henry Yang
Research Program Director
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Henry Yang is Research Program Director at Diraq and Associate Professor at UNSW, overseeing research collaborations and leading efforts in device control and measurement. He is a pioneer experimentalist in silicon MOS-based quantum computing, advancing Diraq’s mission to deliver scalable quantum technology.
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William Jeffrey
Chairman
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Bill Jeffrey is Chair of Diraq with decades of experience in driving technology innovation and commercialization. He is cofounder of Airstream Ventures Partners (a deep technology venture capital firm), was CEO of two internationally known research institutions, and was a senior official in the United States government.
Andrew Dzurak
Diraq
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Andrew Dzurak is CEO and Founder of Diraq, driving corporate strategy and leading the technological development of silicon-based quantum computing. He is a globally recognised quantum physicist and engineer with a PhD from the University of Cambridge and decades of pioneering research at UNSW.
Jason Cheong
ICM Limited
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Jason Cheong is a Director of Diraq, appointed as investor director for Allectus Quantum Limited. He invests across the capital spectrum on behalf of ICM and its funds and was the founding portfolio manager of ICM’s technology investment vertical, Allectus. Jason brings over 15 years’ experience in venture capital, private equity, M&A and corporate law.
Will Zeng
Quantonation
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Dr. William Zeng is a partner at Quantonation, an early stage, global venture fund investing in quantum and deep physics technology companies. He previously led a computing research group at Goldman Sachs and the launch of the first quantum computers at startup Rigetti Computing. He received his PhD in quantum algorithms from Oxford University and his BSc in Physics from Yale University.
Eliathamby Ambikairajah
UNSW
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Eliathamby Ambikairajah is a globally recognised researcher and academic leader in speech signal processing and auditory AI. As UNSW’s former Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Innovation & Enterprise) and long-serving Head of the School of Electrical Engineering & Telecommunications, he has driven major initiatives in education, research and entrepreneurship, shaping the next generation of engineers and innovators.