BTQ Technologies Recruits Brandt Pasco to Navigate U.S. Quantum Policy

The appointment follows the White House’s June 22, 2026, executive orders, which mandate a transition of high-value federal systems to post-quantum cryptographic standards. This regulatory shift accelerates the move from experimental research to full-scale deployment within the U.S. quantum ecosystem, creating a clear market for companies capable of securing critical networks.

Pasco brings over two decades of experience across the Department of Defense, the National Security Council, and the venture capital firm In-Q-Tel. At BTQ, he will spearhead efforts to engage with government stakeholders and research institutions, focusing on the company’s portfolio of hardware-level cryptographic acceleration and quantum software. CEO Olivier Roussy Newton noted that Pasco’s background in national security and private-market execution is intended to help the company bridge the gap between technical development and federal procurement requirements.

For BTQ, the timing coincides with significant federal investment, including NIST’s 2024 encryption standards and a $2 billion Department of Commerce initiative to bolster domestic quantum capabilities. Pasco, who previously served as General Counsel for a firm that scaled to over $1 billion in contracts, will work to position BTQ as a primary partner for public-private collaborations as the U.S. government prioritizes the transition to a quantum-ready architecture.