HOBOKEN, NJ, March 26, 2025 -- Quantum Computing Inc. (“QCi” or the “Company”), an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, announced today the appointment of Eric Schwartz to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Schwartz has two decades of experience in corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate strategy. Since 2016, he has served as Managing Director at Castle Harlan, a New York-based private equity firm, where he oversees investments across industrial and consumer-related middle-market companies. Prior to that, he was an investment banking professional at Citigroup Global Markets, advising clients on M&A transactions across diverse industries.

Mr. Schwartz has extensive board experience, currently serving on the boards of Sunless, a leader in skincare equipment and related products, and Titan Production Equipment, an engineering and fabrication company serving both traditional and clean energy markets. He has also held board roles at several other Castle Harlan portfolio companies, including Baker & Taylor, Caribbean Restaurants, Pretium Packaging, and Shelf Drilling (OSE: SHLF). Mr. Schwartz holds a B.S.E. in Biomedical and Electrical Engineering from Duke University and an M.B.A. from Stanford Graduate School of Business, where he was recognized as an Arjay Miller Scholar.

Dr. William McGann, Chief Executive Officer of QCi, commented, “We’re pleased to welcome Eric to the QCi board. His strategic insights and deep operational expertise will be a great benefit to QCi as we continue to execute our strategy and position the business for long-term growth by putting photons to work. Eric has extensive experience guiding companies through commercialization and manufacturing scale-up which will be invaluable as we bring our TFLN chip foundry online and work to build market acceptance for our quantum machines.”

Eric Schwartz commented, “I’m excited to join QCi at such a pivotal time in the evolution of quantum computing. QCi’s quantum machines and TFLN foundry establish a strong foundation for growth while providing solutions to real world problems today. I look forward to contributing my experience to help drive commercialization, strengthen market positioning, and create lasting value for shareholders.”

This appointment is effective immediately.