Carl Williams

Principal CEO CJW Quantum Consulting

Dr. Carl J. Williams is the CEO of CJW Quantum Consulting LLC where he provides strategic advice to companies, including startups, in quantum technology and its supply chain to help them develop a company specific quantum strategy. In addition, he engages with companies of all sizes to help develop and influence policy issues that are impacting the emerging quantum economy. He established CJW Quantum Consulting after a highly successful career at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), where he led the NIST Quantum Information Program since its establishment in 2000 and played a significant role in establishing the United States government policy that led to the National Quantum Initiative Act. His career accomplishments include the establishment of the Quantum Economic Development Consortium (QED-C), the establishment of the Joint Quantum Institute, major leadership leading to the 2019 Redefinition of Treaty of the Meter, and more than 150 scientific publications. He is a member of the Steering Committee of the QED-C and a member of the Global Future Councils of the World Economic Forum. Dr. Williams received his B.A. from Rice University in 1981 and his Ph.D. from the University of Chicago in 1987.