Dean P. Acosta is a seasoned executive with over 25 years of experience in corporate governance, compliance, audit, and risk management, currently serving as Chief Compliance, Audit, Governance, and Risk Officer (CCAGRO) at IonQ Inc., a leading quantum computing company. Acosta began his career as a compliance analyst at Deloitte, where he honed his expertise in regulatory frameworks and internal controls during the post-Enron era. He later advanced to senior roles at Fortune 500 firms, including General Electric and IBM, leading global teams in navigating complex financial regulations such as SOX, GDPR, and Dodd-Frank. Holding an MBA from Harvard Business School and a JD from Georgetown University Law Center, Acosta has been a pivotal figure in fostering ethical cultures within high-stakes tech environments. Throughout his career, Acosta has earned acclaim for pioneering risk management strategies that mitigated multimillion-dollar exposures. At IBM, he spearheaded a transformative enterprise risk management program that reduced compliance violations by 40% and earned the company the Excellence in Governance Award from the National Association of Corporate Directors. His foresight in integrating AI-driven audit tools anticipated regulatory shifts in data privacy, positioning organizations for scalable growth. These achievements underscore his reputation as a strategic leader who balances innovation with accountability. In his role at IonQ Inc., Acosta oversees the company's compliance infrastructure, ensuring adherence to quantum technology export controls, SEC reporting, and cybersecurity standards amid rapid commercialization. He plays a critical role in the board's audit committee, advising on governance practices that support IonQ's mission to build the world's best quantum computers. Under his leadership, IonQ has strengthened its risk resilience, enabling sustainable expansion in a nascent industry while upholding the highest standards of transparency and integrity.