SEALSQ Appoints COO to Spearhead Its North American Operations and Accelerate Growth in Semiconductor and Quantum-Resistant Security Technologies
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) has appointed Loïc Hamon as Chief Operating Officer to lead its North American operations, effective immediately. This strategic move aims to strengthen the company's position in cybersecurity, post-quantum cryptography, and secure semiconductor technologies.
Hamon brings extensive experience from previous roles, including Global Head of Silicon Engineering at Capgemini, Executive VP at Inside Secure, and VP at Kalray. He holds degrees in Marketing Intelligence, Electrical Engineering, and Microelectronics.
In his new role, Hamon will focus on scaling operations, developing strategic partnerships, and driving adoption of SEALSQ's security technologies among government agencies and businesses preparing for post-quantum security requirements.
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ha nominato Loïc Hamon come Chief Operating Officer per guidare le operazioni in Nord America, con effetto immediato. Questa mossa strategica mira a rafforzare la posizione dell'azienda nella cybersecurity, nella crittografia post-quantistica e nelle tecnologie dei semiconduttori sicuri.
Hamon porta con sé una vasta esperienza da ruoli precedenti, tra cui Global Head of Silicon Engineering presso Capgemini, Executive VP presso Inside Secure e VP presso Kalray. Ha conseguito lauree in Marketing Intelligence, Ingegneria Elettrica e Microelettronica.
Nel suo nuovo ruolo, Hamon si concentrerà su scalare le operazioni, sviluppare partnership strategiche e promuovere l'adozione delle tecnologie di sicurezza di SEALSQ tra le agenzie governative e le aziende che si preparano ai requisiti di sicurezza post-quantistica.
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ha nombrado a Loïc Hamon como Director de Operaciones para liderar sus operaciones en América del Norte, con efecto inmediato. Este movimiento estratégico tiene como objetivo fortalecer la posición de la empresa en ciberseguridad, criptografía post-cuántica y tecnologías de semiconductores seguros.
Hamon aporta una amplia experiencia de roles anteriores, incluyendo Jefe Global de Ingeniería de Silicio en Capgemini, Vicepresidente Ejecutivo en Inside Secure y Vicepresidente en Kalray. Posee títulos en Inteligencia de Marketing, Ingeniería Eléctrica y Microelectrónica.
En su nuevo cargo, Hamon se enfocará en escalar operaciones, desarrollar asociaciones estratégicas y fomentar la adopción de las tecnologías de seguridad de SEALSQ entre agencias gubernamentales y empresas que se preparan para los requisitos de seguridad post-cuántica.
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES)는 Loïc Hamon을 북미 운영을 이끌기 위한 최고 운영 책임자로 즉시 임명했습니다. 이 전략적 결정은 사이버 보안, 포스트 양자 암호화 및 안전한 반도체 기술 분야에서 회사의 입지를 강화하는 것을 목표로 합니다.
Hamon은 Capgemini에서 실리콘 엔지니어링 글로벌 책임자, Inside Secure의 부사장, Kalray의 부사장 등 이전 역할에서 쌓은 광범위한 경험을 가지고 있습니다. 그는 마케팅 인텔리전스, 전기 공학 및 마이크로 전자 공학 분야의 학위를 보유하고 있습니다.
새로운 역할에서 Hamon은 운영 확대, 전략적 파트너십 개발 및 포스트 양자 보안 요구 사항을 준비하는 정부 기관 및 기업들 사이에서 SEALSQ의 보안 기술 채택을 촉진하는 데 집중할 것입니다.
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) a nommé Loïc Hamon au poste de Directeur des Opérations pour diriger ses activités en Amérique du Nord, avec effet immédiat. Ce mouvement stratégique vise à renforcer la position de l'entreprise dans la cybersécurité, la cryptographie post-quantique et les technologies de semi-conducteurs sécurisés.
Hamon apporte une vaste expérience acquise dans des rôles précédents, notamment en tant que Responsable Mondial de l'Ingénierie Silicium chez Capgemini, Vice-Président Exécutif chez Inside Secure et Vice-Président chez Kalray. Il détient des diplômes en Intelligence Marketing, en Génie Électrique et en Microélectronique.
Dans son nouveau rôle, Hamon se concentrera sur l'extension des opérations, le développement de partenariats stratégiques et la promotion de l'adoption des technologies de sécurité de SEALSQ auprès des agences gouvernementales et des entreprises se préparant aux exigences de sécurité post-quantique.
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) hat Loïc Hamon zum Chief Operating Officer ernannt, um die nordamerikanischen Geschäfte zu leiten, mit sofortiger Wirkung. Dieser strategische Schritt zielt darauf ab, die Position des Unternehmens in der Cybersicherheit, der post-quantum Kryptografie und sicheren Halbleitertechnologien zu stärken.
Hamon bringt umfangreiche Erfahrungen aus früheren Positionen mit, darunter Global Head of Silicon Engineering bei Capgemini, Executive VP bei Inside Secure und VP bei Kalray. Er hat Abschlüsse in Marketing Intelligence, Elektrotechnik und Mikroelektronik.
In seiner neuen Rolle wird Hamon sich auf die Skalierung der Operationen, die Entwicklung strategischer Partnerschaften und die Förderung der Akzeptanz der Sicherheitstechnologien von SEALSQ bei Regierungsbehörden und Unternehmen konzentrieren, die sich auf die Anforderungen der post-quantum Sicherheit vorbereiten.
- Strategic expansion into the North American market with experienced leadership
- Appointment of seasoned executive with relevant industry expertise
- Focus on growing government and business sector opportunities
- Positioning for post-quantum security market growth
- None.
Geneva, Switzerland, April 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --
SEALSQ Corp (NASDAQ: LAES) ("SEALSQ" or "Company"), a company that focuses on developing and selling Semiconductors, PKI, and Post-Quantum technology hardware and software products, announced today the appointment of Loïc Hamon as its Chief Operating Officer (COO), as part of the Company’s strategic expansion in the North American market, effective immediately. This appointment underscores SEALSQ’s commitment to strengthening its leadership in cybersecurity, post-quantum cryptography, and secure semiconductor technologies.
As COO of SEALSQ, Mr. Hamon will use his extensive experience in technology leadership and operational excellence to spearhead the Company’s business operations in North America. Mr. Hamon will focus on scaling operations, forging strategic partnerships, and driving adoption of SEALSQ’s security technologies among government agencies and businesses that demand next-generation security solutions to prepare for a post-quantum future.
Before joining SEALSQ, Mr. Hamon was the Global Head of Silicon Engineering at Capgemini, where he led the development of a differentiated Silicon Engineering offering and drove business growth from specification to silicon and volume production, by leveraging strategic partnerships within the broader semiconductor and vertical industry ecosystem.
Mr. Hamon began his career at Texas Instruments, where he held various positions. Later, he served as the Executive Vice President of Corporate Development & Communications of Inside Secure, where he also led the NFC business unit. More recently, he was the Vice President of Corporate Development and Strategic Marketing at Kalray.
Mr. Hamon also acted as an independent member of the Board of Directors at Secure Silex Insight, supplier of Embedded Secure IP Solutions. He holds a Master’s Degree in Marketing Intelligence from HEC Paris, a Master’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from ESIGELEC in Rouen, and a Postgraduate Degree in Microelectronics from Paris XI University.
Carlos Moreira, CEO of SEALSQ, commented: “I would like to welcome Loïc to our SEALSQ team. His proven executive-level operations expertise in driving business growth for multinational organizations is a perfect fit for SEALSQ’s rapidly growing organization. The North American market is critical for SEALSQ’s growth, particularly as public and private entities accelerate their transition to post-quantum security solutions. Loïc brings a wealth of experience and leadership to help us capitalize on this momentum, expand our footprint, and continue delivering cutting-edge cybersecurity technologies.”
Mr. Hamon said, “I am excited to embark on this new chapter as COO of SEALSQ North America-based operations. SEALSQ is at the forefront of technological innovation and is driving advancements in semiconductor and quantum-resistant security solutions. The growing global demand for secure, next-generation solutions across all sectors and industries presents incredible opportunities, which SEALSQ is well positioned to capture. I look forward to collaborating with the teams as we continue to push boundaries and help shape the future of digital security.”
About SEALSQ:
SEALSQ is a leading innovator in Post-Quantum Technology hardware and software solutions. Our technology seamlessly integrates Semiconductors, PKI (Public Key Infrastructure), and Provisioning Services, with a strategic emphasis on developing state-of-the-art Quantum Resistant Cryptography and Semiconductors designed to address the urgent security challenges posed by quantum computing. As quantum computers advance, traditional cryptographic methods like RSA and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC) are increasingly vulnerable.
SEALSQ is pioneering the development of Post-Quantum Semiconductors that provide robust, future-proof protection for sensitive data across a wide range of applications, including Multi-Factor Authentication tokens, Smart Energy, Medical and Healthcare Systems, Defense, IT Network Infrastructure, Automotive, and Industrial Automation and Control Systems. By embedding Post-Quantum Cryptography into our semiconductor solutions, SEALSQ ensures that organizations stay protected against quantum threats. Our products are engineered to safeguard critical systems, enhancing resilience and security across diverse industries.
For more information on our Post-Quantum Semiconductors and security solutions, please visit www.sealsq.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication expressly or implicitly contains certain forward-looking statements concerning SEALSQ Corp and its businesses. Forward-looking statements include statements regarding our business strategy, financial performance, results of operations, market data, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future, as well as any other statements which are not historical facts. Although we believe that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, no assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. These statements involve known and unknown risks and are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which are inherently subject to significant uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control. Actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Important factors that, in our view, could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include SEALSQ's ability to continue beneficial transactions with material parties, including a limited number of significant customers; market demand and semiconductor industry conditions; and the risks discussed in SEALSQ's filings with the SEC. Risks and uncertainties are further described in reports filed by SEALSQ with the SEC.
SEALSQ Corp is providing this communication as of this date and does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements contained herein as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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