Siegen, July 16 2025 – The quantum computing startup eleQtron from Siegen is setting the
stage for its next phase of growth: with Kaoru Naganuma, eleQtron gains an experienced
technology and product strategist as the new Chief Product Officer (CPO). Naganuma brings
international experience from leading tech companies such as Apple, Intel, and Tesla – and
will now be responsible for product development and industrial scaling at eleQtron.
„With Kaoru Naganuma, we are bringing aboard an absolute top expert who knows like few
others how to turn technological innovations into market-ready products – scalable, useroriented,
and with industrial ambition. This is exactly what we need now to consistently
translate our MAGIC technology into robust applications”, says Jan Leisse, CEO and cofounder
of eleQtron.
New Phase for eleQtron – Focus on Product Maturity & Industrial Suitability
With Kaoru Naganuma joining, eleQtron is sharpening its focus on product maturity,
engineering, and industrial implementation. In close cooperation with the CTO team, his area
of responsibility will cover the entire value chain, from concept development to prototyping,
to series production and market launch.
„There aren’t that many opportunities in life to work on projects that could change the course
of humanity. Quantum computing has enormous potential to solve problems we have never
solved ever before, and so I’m beyond excited to work at eleQtron to make real world
applications for quantum come true”, says Kaoru Naganuma.
Scaling with Vision and Substance
eleQtron has a clear goal: to develop industrially viable quantum computers that solve realworld
problems – reliably, precisely, and at scale. Kaoru Naganuma will further drive this
transformation process, sharpen the focus on market requirements, and strengthen the
interface between research and application.
„We are at a turning point where scientific excellence must now translate into industrial
impact,” explains Dr. Michael Johanning, CTO of eleQtron. “Kaoru’s product and strategy
experience is the perfect catalyst for this.”
eleQtron remains committed to its scientific excellence and high-quality standards, but now,
with renewed energy, is focused on the market, customers, and applications. The goal: to
make an impact. For the industry and for a future that relies on technological expertise from
Germany.
About eleQtron
eleQtron is the first German manufacturer of quantum computers. The deep-tech startup
was founded in 2020 in Siegen and develops scalable ion trap quantum processors based
on its proprietary MAGIC© technology. This technology replaces complex laser systems with
high-frequency control – a breakthrough that enables stable, precise, and scalable quantum
computers. Its partners and customers include the Forschungszentrum Jülich and the
German Aerospace Center (DLR).
