PALO ALTO, Calif., November 25, 2024 -- D-Wave Quantum Inc., a leader in quantum computing systems, software, and services and the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, today announced the appointment of Sharon Holt to its board of directors. The appointment comes on the heels of the October 2024 additions of John DiLullo and Rohit Ghai to the D-Wave board, as the company continues to usher in the era of commercial quantum computing.

Holt is a seasoned technology executive, investor, and board director with extensive global industry experience in semiconductors, embedded technologies, and intellectual property. Her executive roles have spanned business unit leadership, P&L ownership, business development, sales, marketing and engineering. Holt has served as a principal at Fraser Stuart Ventures, LLC, a private investment and advisory firm since 2016. Prior to that, she served as senior vice president and general manager of the semiconductor business group at Rambus Inc., a leading technology development and licensing company. Prior to Rambus, Holt held executive roles at Agilent Technologies and HP. She serves on the board of directors of Infinera Corp., a publicly traded industry-leading supplier of intelligent transport network solutions, and previously served as chairman of the board of directors of Immersion Corporation, a publicly traded developer of haptics technology for cell phones and other devices.

“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.”

“We’re excited to welcome Sharon to the D-Wave board, as the company aggressively increases its efforts to fuel the global adoption of annealing quantum computing,” said Steve West, chair of the D-Wave board. “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.”

“D-Wave’s opportunity is significant, supported by remarkable product development, rapidly growing customer adoption and ongoing scientific advancements,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. “Sharon’s addition to the board is perfectly timed to help the company capitalize on its immediate advantages while building a solid and profitable business for the long-term.”