IonQ, Inc. announced the appointment of Robert Cardillo - Chairman and Chief Strategist of Planet Federal and former Director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency - to its Board of Directors. Cardillo brings to IonQ 40 years of intelligence experience and currently serves as Chairman and Chief Strategist of Planet Federal, a subsidiary of Planet Labs, which develops satellite imagery and geospatial solutions for the US federal government. At Planet Labs, Cardillo is responsible for supporting strategic decision-making, driving partnerships, and enhancing the utility of commercial innovations for global government agencies.

Cardillo is the recipient of the Presidential Rank of Distinguished Executive, the Director of National Intelligence Distinguished Service Medal, and the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Meritorious Civilian Service Award. Previously, Cardillo served as the Founder and President of The Cardillo Group, a company delivering strategic consultation services dedicated to the development of the intelligence profession. He has also held various intelligence positions within the United States government, including serving as the Deputy Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency and managing and delivering the President's Daily Brief for President Obama from 2010 - 2014.