BTQ Technologies Welcomes Lionel de Saint-Exupéry to Board of Directors
BTQ Technologies Corp. ("BTQ" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: BTQ) is excited to announce the appointment of Lionel de Saint-Exupéry to its Board of Directors as well as his role as Chair of the Audit Committee. This significant development positions BTQ for enhanced governance as the Company continues to lead in the quantum technology sector.
Experience and Leadership Background
Lionel de Saint-Exupéry is the Executive Chairman of Saintex Capital Management, a family-owned firm specializing in long-term capital management across both public and private markets. His expertise spans venture capital, private equity, private credit, and real estate investments.
Previously, he served as the Vice Chairman of KGI Financial Holdings, a prominent publicly listed company in the Asia Pacific with a market capitalization nearing US$10 billion. He also held the position of Chief Executive Officer at KGI’s investment arm, CDIB Capital Group, and continues to be involved with the group as a Senior Advisor and Investment Committee member.
Significant Contributions to Alternative Asset Management
With nearly two decades of experience, Mr. de Saint-Exupéry has been pivotal in the transformation of CDIB into a key player within the regional alternative asset management landscape. Under his chairmanship, KGI's assets saw an impressive rise from approximately US$8 billion in 2006 to a staggering US$125 billion today.
His leadership has been characterized by core initiatives focused on:
- Leadership development
- Capital reallocation
- Accelerated digitization
- Implementation of group-wide synergies
Investment Banking Legacy
Prior to joining KGI in 2006, Mr. de Saint-Exupéry was a senior banker with Lehman Brothers, where he managed over US$45 billion in public and private transactions, including mergers and acquisitions, as well as equity and debt capital markets. His early career began in the Global M&A practice of Booz-Allen & Hamilton, with experience across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Strategic Vision for BTQ
Olivier Roussy Newton, CEO of BTQ Technologies, remarked, “Lionel brings a rare combination of global capital markets expertise, multi-asset investing experience, and a deep track record in building and governing complex financial institutions. As BTQ scales its quantum and post-quantum security platforms, his leadership will be invaluable in strengthening our long-term value creation for shareholders.”
Mr. de Saint-Exupéry expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “I am honored to join BTQ's Board of Directors at a time when quantum technologies are moving from research to real-world deployment. BTQ is uniquely positioned at the intersection of quantum innovation and the financial system's need for next-generation security.”
A Well-Rounded Educational Background
Mr. de Saint-Exupéry holds an MBA with Distinction from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a BS in Finance & Entrepreneurship from France's HEC School of Management. His involvement extends beyond business; he serves as a Trustee of the Saint-Exupéry Youth Foundation and is Co-Chairman and Trustee of Asia Society France.
About BTQ Technologies Corp.
BTQ Technologies Corp. (Nasdaq: BTQ | Cboe CA: BTQ | FSE: NG3) is at the forefront of transitioning from classical networks to the quantum internet. With a substantial patent portfolio, BTQ delivers a comprehensive quantum computing platform that includes hardware, middleware, and post-quantum security solutions tailored for various industries such as finance, telecommunications, logistics, life sciences, and defense.
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