Bedolla brings experience in strategic planning, large-scale program execution and economic development to leadership team
CHICAGO, IL – Today, the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park (IQMP) announced Oscar Bedolla as its new Chief Strategy Officer, a key leadership role supporting the Park’s long-term growth, partnerships and management. In this role, Bedolla will help streamline project execution and align public and private sector stakeholders to advance the IQMP’s vision and deliver real economic benefit in South Chicago, the city and the state.
“As we continue to build the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park into a global destination for quantum, we need leaders on our team who can help deliver on our bold vision. Oscar Bedolla brings public and private sector experience, with a proven track record of leading complex, large-scale initiatives and aligning diverse stakeholders, ” said Dr. Harley Johnson, Executive Director and CEO of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. “Oscar will be a pivotal part of our work to strengthen community partnerships, accelerate development and solidify Illinois’ leadership in quantum and advanced technologies, and we are thrilled to welcome him to our team.”
Bedolla brings more than 20 years of experience across community engagement, economic development, technology, infrastructure and public sector organizations to the IQMP. Most recently, he served as Head of Insights, Performance, Analytics and Technology (IPAT) for Amazon International Corporate Finance, where he oversaw strategic planning and program execution across a $7 billion global portfolio. Prior to Amazon, he was a Director at KPMG’s Deal Advisory and Strategy Consulting practice and previously served as Director of Economic and Community Development for the City of Cincinnati, where he helped structure public-private partnerships and drive major investment.
“The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park represents a unique opportunity to advance next-generation technologies, while delivering real economic benefit to communities across Illinois, including right in the Park’s backyard,” said Oscar Bedolla, Chief Strategy Officer of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park. “I’m excited to join the IQMP team and help shape strategies that strengthen partnerships, support long-term growth and ensure this investment creates lasting impact for the people and communities it serves.”
The IQMP, which broke ground in Fall 2025, is a 128-acre development that provides infrastructure and resources to support the development and commercialization of quantum technologies, hardware, software, and applications.
