Vasanth Palliyath
Business Development & Commercial Director, Classiq, APAC
Vasanth Palliyath is a deep-tech professional with a background spanning aerospace, satellite, and—more recently—quantum computing. He currently serves as Regional Commercial Director for Classiq, APAC (including Taiwan), leading the company's commercial and business development strategy for quantum software adoption across the region.
Based in Japan for over a decade, he previously led product development at SoftBank, working on High Altitude Platform Stations (HAPS) and the commercial launch of non-terrestrial network (NTN) solutions, including OneWeb and Starlink in Japan. His experience spans collaborations with satellite companies, mobile operators, and governments worldwide, having successfully closed private and public sector deals across Asia and Africa.
At Classiq, Vasanth now brings this cross-border, deep-tech commercialization experience to quantum computing—driving partnerships, government engagement, and enterprise adoption of quantum software across the APAC region. His current focus includes building Taiwan's quantum ecosystem through collaborations with research institutes, industry players, and public sector stakeholders, supporting the island's push toward high-value, next-generation computing capabilities.