- The company’s share price recently reached a 52-week high, a significant milestone that reflects a period of robust trading and investor optimism.
- D-Wave continues efforts to expand its board of directors with experienced tech executives to assist the company’s aggressive go-to-market strategy and accelerate adoption of its annealing quantum computing technology.
- The latest board addition, Sharon Holt, is a veteran technology executive, investor and board director with extensive global industry experience.
D-Wave Quantum (NYSE: QBTS) (“D-Wave”), a leader in quantum computing systems, software and services, and the first commercial provider of quantum computers, has seen a remarkable share price surge in recent weeks, reporting a 52-week high. The price increase is a significant milestone for the company, reflecting a period of robust trading and investor optimism (https://ibn.fm/QBIw4).
To support its aggressive go-to-market efforts amid accelerating adoption of its annealing quantum computing solutions, D-Wave has added several key members to its board of directors in recent weeks, including John DiLullo and Rohit Ghai in October 2024. The latest addition, announced on Nov. 25, is Sharon Holt, a veteran technology executive, investor and board director with extensive global industry experience in semiconductors, embedded technologies and intellectual property (https://ibn.fm/ysqzY).
“We’re witnessing the onset of a new era of computation, as quantum shifts from an experimental technology to an essential solution for any organization looking to solve its toughest problems,” said Holt. “As the world’s first commercial quantum computing company, D-Wave is at the forefront of this quantum transformation, and I’m looking forward to supporting the company as it helps customers harness the power of quantum for measurable impact today.”
Throughout her career, Holt has had executive roles spanning business unit leadership, P&L ownership, business development, sales, marketing and engineering. Holt held executive roles at Agilent Technologies and HP and until 2016, she served as senior vice president and general manager of the semiconductor business group at Rambus Inc., a leading technology development and licensing company. Since 2016, she has served as a principal at Fraser Stuart Ventures, LLC, a private investment and advisory firm.
Holt also serves on the board of directors of Infinera Corp., a publicly traded supplier of intelligent transport network solutions, and previously served as chair of the board of directors of Immersion Corporation, a publicly traded developer of haptics technology for cell phones and other devices.
D-Wave board chair Steve West said the board was very excited to welcome Holt as a new member to assist the company’s efforts to fuel the global adoption of annealing quantum computing. “Her proven business leadership coupled with a background in successful go-to-market strategies are well-suited for maximizing impact of the company’s growth initiatives,” West said.
D-Wave CEO Dr. Alan Baratz said Holt’s addition to the board was perfectly timed to help the company capitalize on its unique position and advantages in the process of developing a profitable and solid business. “D-Wave’s opportunity is significant, supported by remarkable product development, rapidly growing customer adoption and ongoing scientific advancements,” said Dr. Baratz.
For more information, visit the company’s website at www.dwavequantum.com.
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