Simon Phillips is a seasoned technology leader and entrepreneur with decades of experience spanning executive, financial, and technical roles across multiple industries. As Chief Technology Officer of Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), Simon is at the forefront of pioneering breakthroughs in quantum computing, shaping the technology’s transition from academic research into... Read more
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Simon Phillips is a seasoned technology leader and entrepreneur with decades of experience spanning executive, financial, and technical roles across multiple industries. As Chief Technology Officer of Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC), Simon is at the forefront of pioneering breakthroughs in quantum computing, shaping the technology’s transition from academic research into globally deployed, commercial systems.
At OQC, Simon has led the transformation of qubit technology from its origins as a university spinout into a scalable, full-stack hardware platform. His vision has been instrumental in guiding the company’s growth from a small team to more than 150 specialists worldwide. Under his leadership alongside a comprehensive c-suite, OQC has expanded internationally, establishing a strong presence in Japan and successfully deploying quantum systems abroad. He has also helped to champion a groundbreaking strategy to integrate quantum computing into co-location data centres, setting a new benchmark for practical, accessible, and enterprise-ready quantum solutions.
Beyond his technical leadership, Simon brings significant experience in strategic growth and investment. He has supported the financial and technical due diligence processes that secured sustainable funding for deep tech innovation, aligning investors with OQC’s long-term roadmap. Equally important is his commitment to talent development, mentoring researchers and engineers as they advance into leadership positions and cultivating a resilient, future-focused technical team.
Simon’s career prior to quantum computing highlights his cross-disciplinary expertise. He has served as CEO, CFO, and CTO across multiple ventures, including leading roles at 22cans, FairPlay Media, and Gusto Games Ltd. This breadth of experience has given him a unique perspective at the intersection of technology, business, and strategy, an approach that underpins his leadership at OQC.
Today, Simon is driving OQC’s mission to unlock the potential of quantum computing for industry and society. His blend of entrepreneurial vision, technical depth, and global perspective ensures that OQC remains at the leading edge of one of the most transformative technologies of our time.
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Simon Phillips speaks on Entrepreneurial, Future, Future & Technology, Future of Work, Leadership & Motivation. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Simon to align the content with your delegates and goals.
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