Moth Expands Into The US With Senior Hires From Amazon And IBM to Accelerate Growth

Insider Brief

• UK-based quantum company Moth is expanding into the U.S. with two senior hires and a new office aimed at accelerating North American growth.
• The company appointed Sebastian Hassinger (business development) and Stewart Smith (product), both bringing experience from major technology firms including Amazon and IBM.
• Moth is positioning itself around real-world, accessible quantum applications, with projects in media and entertainment signaling a shift from lab-based research to consumer-facing use cases.

PRESS RELEASE — UK-based quantum technology company Moth has announced two senior hires as it expands its operations in the United States, marking a significant step in its mission to make quantum computing accessible to businesses and consumers.

The company has appointed Sebastian Hassinger as Head of Business Development and Stewart Smith as Head of Product. Both will be based at Moth’s new US office at New Lab, which will serve as a…