D-Wave Quantum Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Sophie Ames as Chief Human Resources Officer, enhancing its executive leadership team. With over 25 years of HR experience across notable technology firms, Ames will spearhead global human capital innovation at D-Wave, driving alignment between company performance, people, and processes. CEO Dr. Alan Baratz expressed excitement about her expertise, which will be vital as the company continues to differentiate its employee value proposition in the rapidly evolving quantum landscape. A news release from D-Wave announcing her joining the company can be accessed here.
Welinq has established a prestigious Scientific Advisory Board, featuring renowned experts in quantum science to guide its modular quantum computing innovations. This board includes Nobel Prize laureate Professor Alain Aspect, quantum cryptography pioneer Professor Artur Ekert, and experts Professors Kae Nemoto and Peter Zoller. Their collective insights will advance Welinq’s mission to develop robust, scalable quantum systems, essential for future distributed quantum computing. A news release from Welinq announcing this formation is available here. A news release announcing this new Scientific Advisory Board has been posted by Welinq here.
QuEra Computing has appointed Ed Durkin as Chief Financial Officer. With extensive experience leading technology companies through growth phases, Durkin will oversee financial operations, strategic planning, and investor relations at QuEra. Interim CEO Andy Ory highlighted Durkin’s ability to navigate capital-efficient operational scaling, which is crucial as QuEra drives innovations in neutral-atom quantum computing. A news release from QuEra announcing his appointment can be seen here.
SandboxAQ has named Andrew McLaughlin as its first Chief Operating Officer. A former advisor to SandboxAQ, McLaughlin brings a wealth of experience in technology operations and public policy. His role will focus on scaling the company’s AI and quantum business units, enabling impactful solutions across various sectors. CEO Jack D. Hidary expressed confidence in McLaughlin’s ability to elevate SandboxAQ’s operations and achieve sustainable growth. A news release from SandboxAQ announcing his appointment is available here.
Finally, BTQ Technologies has strengthened its leadership and scientific advisory board by appointing several experts in quantum computing and cryptography. Jeffrey Morais has been appointed as Head of Quantum Software, with a background in quantum cryptography research. Kohei Suenaga and Eylon Yogev have joined as advisors, bringing extensive knowledge in zero-knowledge cryptography and post-quantum cryptography, respectively. Deepesh Singh rounds out the team as Quantum Photonics Advisor, contributing insights from his research in photonic quantum computation. CEO Olivier Roussy Newton emphasized that these appointments bolster BTQ’s commitment to addressing security challenges posed by large-scale quantum computing. A news release welcoming these individuals to the company has been posted here.
We wish everyone success in their new roles.
September 26, 2024
