Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) announced on April 16, 2025, that Dr. William McGann, Chief Executive Officer and President, will retire effective May 12, 2025. Dr. McGann, who served as CEO and President since February 2024, spearheaded the launch of the Dirac-3 quantum optimization machine and led the development of QCi's chip foundry initiative.
As part of the succession plan, the Board of Directors named Dr. Yuping Huang as Interim CEO and President. Dr. Huang currently serves as Chairman of the Board and Chief Quantum Officer for QCi, leading the development of the company's advanced quantum technologies and product roadmap.
Dr. Huang founded QPhoton, Inc., which QCi acquired in June 2022, and has over 20 years of research and leadership in quantum and optics technology. His focus as Interim CEO will include contracting with the U.S. government, leveraging his experience with over $40 million in funding from entities like the Department of Defense, National Science Foundation, NASA, and Department of Energy.
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