The Global Leader in Quantum Security
QuintessenceLabs’ portfolio of modular products addresses the most difficult security challenges facing companies, helping implement robust security strategies to protect their data today and in the future.
Securing Valuable Information In-Transit, At-Rest or In-Use
QuintessenceLabs has developed a suite of Data Security technology, products and solutions to secure valuable digital information in-transit, at-rest or in-use.
By centralizing the management and control of data-security policy and harnessing quantum science properties to strengthen data security solutions, QuintessenceLabs solutions uniquely maximize security, increase ROI from existing assets and reduce data-security complexities.
Our Quantum Security Products integrate seamlessly into existing systems, while building a strong foundation for future data security systems.
qStream Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) is a ground-breaking product that delivers the world’s fastest and most cost-effective full entropy true random numbers.
qCrypt and qCrypt-xStream are advanced and fully interoperable key and policy management solutions that are easy to implement even within legacy systems.
qProtect is a unique system that delivers exceptionally strong protection for your data keeping it confidential and tamper-proof even if it falls into the wrong hands.
qSecure is a fully cloud-hosted secure encryption solution, allowing customers to secure content they store in the cloud.
Download our corporate brochureHighly Credentialed Leadership
Our team comprises a world-class group of information security experts, quantum physicists, communications specialists and an eminent board.
Vikram Sharma
Founder and CEOVikram Sharma is founding director and CEO of QuintessenceLabs Inc. After realising the potential of quantum cryptography in the early 2000s in California, Dr. Sharma sought to commercialise the technology and returned to the Australian National University to work with the Quantum Optics Group in the Department of Physics. QuintessenceLabs emerged from the world-leading research conducted by the group.
Vikram brings with him 20 years experience in building and managing technology companies. Prior to QuintessenceLabs, he founded three successful start-up ventures in the information technology services and hardware spaces. He is a Sloan Fellow from Stanford University, California, and also holds an MSc in computer science and a PhD in quantum physics from the ANU.
John Leiseboer
Chief Technology OfficerJohn Leiseboer is founding CTO at QuintessenceLabs Pty Ltd, and is responsible for the research, design and development of key management, comsec and infosec products. He is a member of the OASIS KMIP and PKCS11 Technical Committees, and has contributed to the development of NIST, IETF, and IEEE standards, including SP 800-90B and C, and IEEE 802.6. John has worked in the fields of communications, and information security for over thirty-five years, designing and architecting commercial and military communications and information security hardware, software and systems. He has experience in applying conventional, classical cryptography as well as leading-edge quantum key distribution technology to innovative security product designs. Prior to joining QuintessenceLabs, John held senior positions in a number of technology companies working in commercial and military sectors, including RSA/EMC, Boeing, HP, and Plessey Defence Systems. John obtained his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from the University of Sydney in 1979, specialising in electronics, communications, and digital systems.
Mark Crowley
President of US Operations, Head of Global Sales and MarketingMark Crowley is President of QuintessenceLabs Inc., the US subsidiary of QuintessenceLabs Pty. He manages US market development including establishing the US supply chain, supporting staff and business partnering for sales and marketing to increase Federal, Defense and Commercial market penetration. He has global responsibility for business development and market strategy. Prior to QuintessenceLabs, Mark was Executive in Residence at New Enterprise Associates providing advice to CEOs. Before that, he was CEO of solar technology start-up SolFocus for 5 years. Mark led SolFocus from R&D phase to initial commercialization with revenues of $50M during the last five years. He managed the interface with manufacturing partners in Asia and developed 47 projects in 13 countries, partnering with construction firms around the world. Mark has 25 years’ experience in the US Defense Industry; holding numerous Vice President roles in Engineering, Product Management and Air Force Programs with Lockheed Martin and General Electric. Mark managed large teams (up to 4000 employees) with technical responsibilities and functions including communications and remote sensing systems. Mark also had responsibilities for supply chain and manufacturing management of aerospace systems. Mark holds Engineering degrees from the University of Illinois and Drexel University, and the Stanford GSB Sloan Program.
Jane Melia
Vice President of Strategic Business DevelopmentJane Melia is the Vice President of Strategic Business Development at QuintessenceLabs. She leads market and product strategy, and marketing communication. Prior to joining QuintessenceLabs, Jane has held leadership roles in several Silicon Valley Start-ups, including SolFocus, where she headed the Technical and Product Marketing team for 5 years, building a high performing team and driving market and competitive strategy, product marketing and technical sales. Jane’s 20 years’ experience in technology industries includes a number of roles at HP, most recently as Senior Business Consultant in the Strategic Planning and Modelling group, enabling corporate strategic decision-making regarding products, customer segmentation and supply chain. Jane holds a degree in Engineering from Imperial College, London, and Ph.D. in Fluid Mechanics from Cambridge University.
Jon Nicholson
ChairmanJon was the Chief Strategy Officer for the Westpac Banking Corporation for eight years, responsible for Strategy and M&A across the Westpac Group. He came to Westpac from Boston Consulting Group, where he was a senior partner for many years, responsible for the Asian and Pacific Financial Services practice. Earlier in his career Jon was the Senior private Secretary to the Prime Minister of Australia.
Jon is Chairman of the Westpac Foundation, which is the bank’s major philantropic vehicle. He is also a Director of the Cape York Partnership and the Westpac Bicentennial Foundation.
Robert Wilson
DirectorRobert is the Chief Technology Officer & General Manager of Strategy & Architecture at Westpac Group. This also includes responsibility for group Information Security and Cybersecurity. He is a technologist and a banker with in excess of 25 years of international experience.
Before joining Westpac, Robert held a global role with SAP and prior to this worked with Swiss Re, McKinsey, ABN Amro in Asia, the US & Europe.
Robert holds a Commerce degree (Economics & Econometrics) from University of NSW Australia, with post graduate executive study in Europe (Insead) & the US (MIT).
Vikram Sharma
Founding Director & Chief Executive OfficerVikram Sharma is founding director and CEO of QuintessenceLabs Inc. After realising the potential of quantum cryptography in the early 2000s in California, Dr. Sharma sought to commercialise the technology and returned to the Australian National University to work with the Quantum Optics Group in the Department of Physics. QuintessenceLabs emerged from the world-leading research conducted by the group.
Vikram brings with him 20 years experience in building and managing technology companies. Prior to QuintessenceLabs, he founded three successful start-up ventures in the information technology services and hardware spaces. He is a Sloan Fellow from Stanford University, California, and also holds an MSc in computer science and a PhD in quantum physics from the ANU.
Peter Shergold
DirectorPeter Shergold was a CEO in the Australian Public Service for two decades. For five years from February 2003, Dr Shergold was Australia’s most senior public administrator serving as Secretary of the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. He served four Prime Ministers and eight Ministers in both Coalition and Labor governments. He was made a Member in the Order of Australia (AM) for public service on Australia Day 1996. He was awarded the Centenary Medal in 2002. In 2007, he was elevated to Australia’s highest award, the Companion in the Order of Australia (AC).
Peter is chair of the Opal Aged Care and a senior executive director of AMP Ltd, Veda Group Ltd and Corrs Chambers Westgarth. He also chairs the National Centre for Vocational Education Research and the Commonwealth’s Higher Education Standards Panel.
He received a B.A from the University of Hull; an M.A. at the University of Illinois; and a PhD in Economics from London School of Economics. He has taught at the University of Illinois, Southampton University, London School of Economics and Pennsylvania State University and has twice been awarded a Fulbright Scholarship. He was elected a Fellow of The Academy of Social Sciences in Australia in 2005. He is also a Fellow of The Academy of Social Sciences, as well as of the Australia and New Zealand School of Government and of the Institute of Public Administration Australia.
Peeyush Gupta
DirectorPeeyush Gupta, a founding director and Chief Executive Officer of ipac Securities Limited, leads one of Australia’s best wealth management firms. Over the past 25 years ipac has build a global financial planning business that has helped people maximise their financial resources to achieve the goals that matter most to them. In fact, ipac’s credentials were recognised when the firm was awarded the top ranking for one of its financial plans in the 2003 ASIC/Choice survey on the quality of financial advice in Australia.
Peeyush commentates regularly to industry leaders and clients on the importance of lifestyle financial planning that is supported by a best practice business model. Peeyush holds a degree in Computer Science and an MBA in finance from the Australian Graduate School of Management.
