Peter Leek

Peter founded OQC in 2017 and is a pioneer in the field of quantum computing, particularly known for his contributions to superconducting quantum circuits. As CSO, he sets the company’s scientific vision, strategy and R&D to drive long term innovation. Since 2012, he has led his own research group at the University of Oxford, where OQC’s core IP was first developed. Peter is also a co-investigator in the UK’s national quantum computing research hub, where he continues to play a prominent role in the national programme. He holds a PhD from the University of Cambridge.