
Full stack quantum computing giant Quantinuum has appointed a new chief executive with wide semiconductor experience as it ramps up for commercialisation.
Rajeeb (Raj) Hazra takes over as CEO from Ilyas Khan, founder of Cambridge Quantum Computing which merged with the Honeywell Quantum Solutions hardware business in 2021. Khan will take on the newly created role of Chief Product Officer and also be vice-chairman to Honeywell’s Darius Adamczyk.
Hazra joins from memory chip maker Micron Technology where he was Senior Vice President and General Manager of the Compute and Networking Business Unit and previously Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Communications, creating the Corporate Strategy Office.
He previously spent 25 years at Intel, leading the Enterprise and Government Group, Technical Computing Group, Supercomputer Architecture and Planning and Systems Technology Research. The focus on hybrid, multi-cloud infrastructure will be key for adding quantum hardware and hybrid algorithms to data centres.
He will work closely with Khan and the executive team to accelerate quantum computing and advance the commercialization of the company which has over 480 people.
“Raj is uniquely qualified for this role, having proven his technical abilities in advanced technologies and supercomputing in both small and large organizations,” said Khan. “His vision and leadership skills are exactly what we need to continue to accelerate our impact in the quantum computing sector, as well as society as a whole. He has an entrepreneurial spirit, a strategic mindset, a passion for software and hardware technologies, as well as leadership experience in developing new commercial opportunities for quantum computing.”
“With Raj at the helm, Quantinuum is well positioned to continue to expand its influence on the emerging quantum business sector, and make an impact on real challenges,” said Adamczyk, Quantinuum’s Chairman of the Board. “The time is perfect to bring Raj into the company, as we build momentum to drive the next chapter of quantum industries. He will help the company drive high-speed innovation and entrepreneurship in the quantum industry. I’m also grateful to Ilyas for his continued leadership in his new position, and thankful that he will still bring his energy to making Quantinuum successful.”
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