Mark Pecen
Senior Technology Executive
Quantum Cybersecurity Pioneer
Standards Architect
Translating the complexity of tomorrow's technology into the decisions that matter today.
About
Mark Pecen is a globally recognized technology executive and pioneer whose work has shaped the standards, security frameworks, and wireless architectures that underpin modern digital infrastructure. With over three decades at the forefront of ICT — from GSM and 4G-LTE to quantum-safe cryptography — he brings rare depth to the most consequential technology decisions facing enterprises and governments today.
The standards we set today will determine the security of the world's digital infrastructure for the next fifty years.
Current Roles
Founder & Principal
Approach Infinity, Inc.
Vice Chair, Board of Directors
EigenQ, Inc.
Chair, ETSI Technical Committee for Quantum Technology
ETSI TCQT
Co-Founder & Former Chair
ETSI TC Cyber WG QSC
Areas of Expertise
Quantum Cybersecurity
Architect of the world's earliest global standards on quantum-safe cryptography. Advising enterprises and governments on post-quantum migration strategy, risk assessment, and implementation.
Wireless Standards
Pioneer inventor on 100+ fundamental patents across GSM, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, and 4G-LTE. Former standards leadership at ETSI, 3GPP, and ITU spanning three decades.
Technology Advisory
Board member and advisor to 20+ public and private companies. General partner of a Canadian venture fund. Trusted counsel to boards navigating deep technology strategy, IP, and commercialization.
Books & Publications
Quantum Proofing the Economy
Strategies for the Post-Quantum Era
A definitive guide for executives and policymakers on securing economic infrastructure against the quantum computing threat — from risk assessment to standards-compliant migration.
Learn moreQuantum Cybersecurity and Resilient Continuous Variable Systems
Advanced Frameworks for the Quantum Age
A technical and strategic examination of quantum-resilient architectures, continuous variable quantum key distribution, and the standards landscape shaping next-generation security.
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