Delft Circuits Hires Karen Keenan to Scale Quantum I/O Hardware Manufacturing

Insider Brief

• Delft Circuits appointed as COO to scale its global quantum I/O hardware manufacturing operations.
• The leadership change includes Maarten Hendriks shifting focus to expanding the company’s Quantum Fab infrastructure in the Netherlands.
• The move aligns with Delft Circuits’ broader strategy to industrialize production and meet growing demand in the quantum computing sector.

PRESS RELEASE — Delft Circuits today announces the appointment of Karen Keenan as Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a key step in scaling the company into a global quantum I/O hardware manufacturing platform. Karen succeeds Maarten Hendriks, who will transition into a new role focused on leading the expansion of the company’s Quantum Fab infrastructure in the Netherlands as the company accelerates production capabilities to meet increasing demand. 

This leadership transition comes at a pivotal moment for Delft Circuits. The company is advancing the development of its new Quantum Fab in Delft, a dedicated facility for manufacturing quantum I/O hardware, while also planning further expansion of its global commercial and field operations to support customers worldwide. Together, these efforts position Delft Circuits well to support the scaling of the next generation of quantum systems. 

“We are entering a new phase of our growth, where scaling operations becomes just as important as advancing the technology itself. I am excited to join at this key moment and to work with the team building the operational backbone required for our global growth, while preserving the quality and innovation that define the company,” said Karen Keenan, COO at Delft Circuits. 

As the quantum industry continues to scale, Delft Circuits is rapidly expanding its production capabilities, operational bandwidth and global footprint to meet increasing customer demand. 

“We have built a strong operational foundation over the past years, and the next step will help us scale it even further. Karen brings exactly the right leadership and experience needed for this phase. I am excited to now focus fully on expanding our Quantum Fab and infrastructure in the Netherlands, ensuring we are ready to support the growing demand for quantum I/O hardware on a global level,” added Maarten Hendriks. 

This transition further strengthens Delft Circuits’ executive team, following the recent appointment of Martin Danoesastro as CEO and the earlier addition of CCO Robby Ferdinandus. Together, these changes reflect the company’s continued evolution toward industrial-scale operations and its ambition to play a central role serving customers in the global quantum ecosystem. 

CEO Martin Danoesastro added “Our customers are rapidly scaling their quantum systems, driving a new level of demand for reliable, industrial-grade I/O hardware. The next step is to

industrialize that scale globally. Karen brings the experience required to scale our operations to meet increasing global demand and drive execution at speed, while Maarten focuses on expanding our Quantum Fab and infrastructure. In parallel, we are strengthening our global customer-facing capabilities to serve them at scale. Together, this leadership team positions Delft Circuits to accelerate growth, attract top talent, and partner with the leading players shaping the future of quantum systems.” 

Karen Keenan brings a strong combination of operational excellence, strategic insight, and people-focused leadership. She holds both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in aerospace engineering from TU Delft and began her career at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), where she developed a strong foundation in business strategy. She later joined Luuna (now Zebrands) in Mexico as Head of Product at an early stage. As COO, she played a key role in scaling the organization from 35 to over 800 employees, growing revenues from $5 million to over $100 million, significantly improving customer satisfaction, and achieving positive EBITDA. With Karen Keenan as COO and Maarten Hendriks leading infrastructure expansion, Delft Circuits is entering its next phase focused on scaling production, advancing its Quantum Fab infrastructure, and supporting the rapid growth of the quantum industry worldwide.