Former DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen Joins D-Wave Computing's Board of Directors

Former DHS Secretary Joins D-Wave Computing's Board

D-Wave Computing Inc. has announced that Kirstjen Nielsen, the former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has been appointed to its Board of Directors. With her expertise in security, risks, and resilience, Ms. Nielsen brings valuable insights to the company. Prior to her role as the Secretary of DHS, she has built an impressive career working with various government, public, and private organizations.

Throughout her career, Ms. Nielsen has collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the White House, NATO, and the World Economic Forum. This wealth of experience makes her a valuable addition to D-Wave Computing's board. The company's press release announcing Ms. Nielsen's appointment can be accessed here.

PASQAL Appoints Roberto Mauro as General Manager for South Korea

Roberto Mauro has been appointed as the General Manager for South Korea at PASQAL. His primary responsibility will be spearheading PASQAL's expansion in the South Korean market and fostering strong partnerships with Korean companies to explore practical industrial applications for PASQAL's advanced technology.

Mr. Mauro brings over 18 years of experience from his tenure at Samsung Electronics, where he served as the Managing Director Europe in the Samsung Strategy and Innovation Center. His international background includes roles at renowned companies like Cisco and L3 Harris, making him well-suited to drive PASQAL's growth in South Korea. To learn more about Mr. Mauro's new position, refer to PASQAL's press release here.

Dr. William McGann Promoted to CEO at Quantum Computing Inc.

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI) has announced internal management changes, promoting Dr. William McGann to the position of CEO. Previously serving as the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Dr. McGann assumes leadership of the company, succeeding Robert Liscouski, co-founder and Chairman of the Board.

While Dr. McGann takes on the CEO role, Mr. Liscouski will continue as Chairman of the Board, overseeing QCI's growth and expansion. Dr. McGann joined QCI in 2022 and has since played a crucial role in the development of the company's products, including quantum optimization machines, reservoir computing for AI, quantum remote sensing, and quantum random number generation.

With a vast experience spanning three decades at prominent organizations such as Leidos Security, L3Harris, and GE, Dr. McGann brings valuable expertise to his new position. QCI's press release announcing this management transition can be found here.