Niccolo M. de Masi is a seasoned technology executive and serial entrepreneur with over 25 years of experience building and scaling high-growth companies in gaming, mobile technology, and digital media. He began his career in the music industry as co-founder and CEO of ZugZang.com, an early digital music download service, before transitioning to mobile entertainment. De Masi served as Executive Vice President of Hands-On Mobile, leading its acquisition by Glu Mobile in 2009, after which he became CEO of Glu Mobile Inc. Under his leadership from 2010 to 2013, the company expanded its portfolio through key acquisitions, grew annual revenue from $10 million to over $150 million, and solidified its position as a leader in mobile gaming. Throughout his career, de Masi has orchestrated multiple successful exits, IPOs, and SPAC mergers, including founding mOcean, a pioneering mobile marketing firm, and serving as CEO of Red Giant Entertainment and several blank-check companies. His expertise in strategic growth and capital markets has earned him recognition as a visionary in tech commercialization. Notable achievements include driving innovation in freemium gaming models and navigating complex mergers in competitive landscapes. As Chairman, President, and CEO of IonQ Inc. since February 2024, de Masi leads the quantum computing pioneer in accelerating commercial deployment of its trapped-ion systems. He oversees strategy, partnerships, and scaling operations to deliver quantum advantage for enterprise applications in AI, cybersecurity, and materials science, positioning IonQ at the forefront of the quantum revolution.