Australia's Quantum Mastermind Joins Tech Council

Michelle Simmons adds hardware chops to TCA board

Renowned physicist and Silicon Quantum Computing founder Professor Michelle Simmons has joined the Tech Council of Australia (TCA) board, bringing new hardware and manufacturing experience to its mostly software ranks. Professor Simmons was announced as the latest high profile appointee for the industry group this week, joining a 10-member board led by Atlassian co-founder and Skip Capital principal Scott Farquar A former Australian of the Year …

Australia's quantum mastermind joins Tech Council

Michelle Simmons, CEO and founder of Silicon Computing (and former Australian of the Year), has joined the Tech Council of Australia on its board of directors. The Silicon Quantum Computing team at the time of the 2023 capital raise. | Image: Supplied Key Takeaways Michelle Simmons, CEO and founder of Silicon Quantum Computing, has joined the Tech Council of Australia on its board of directors. Simmons’ SQC (Australia’s first quantum computing…

TCA strengthens Board with appointment of Professor Simmons - Tech Council of Australia

The Tech Council of Australia (TCA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Professor Michelle Simmons AO to its Board of Directors.   A former Australian of the Year, Professor Simmons is a globally recognised quantum physicist and deep-tech entrepreneur, CEO and Founder of the world-leading Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC), which was spun out of the University of New South Wales.  Professor Simmons is a leading voice in Australia’s efforts to…