OQC, a global leader in quantum computing, today announced the appointment of Sir Jeremy Fleming KCMG, former Director of GCHQ, to its Board. The appointment underscores the critical importance of quantum computing for the UK’s economic growth and its industrial strategy for the future of sectors such as national security, defence, and cyber security. Sir Jeremy led GCHQ, the UK’s intelligence and cyber security agency, from 2017 to 2023. During his tenure, he transformed the organisation into a globally recognised cyber institution, establishing the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and co-founding the National Cyber Force—significantly enhancing the UK’s sovereign cyber capabilities. Sir Jeremy introduced a sharp focus across UK Government on the role of technologies, including communications and computing capabilities, in UK national security. Sir Jeremy, in his role heading GCHQ, advised successive Prime Ministers, and served on the National Security Council and Joint Intelligence Committee. Sir Jeremy played a pivotal part in managing the UK’s response to major security incidents, including the WannaCry cyber-attack on the NHS, the Novichok poisonings in Salisbury, and strategic responses to geopolitical challenges including the invasion of Ukraine. His distinguished career began at MI5 in 1993, where he led critical operations, including the response to the 2005 London terrorist attacks and security preparations for the London 2012 Olympics.

Full report : OQC appointed Sir Jeremy Fleming, former Director of GCHQ, to its Board, highlighting the strategic role of quantum computing in UK national security, defence, and economic growth.

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