D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS), the only dual-platform quantum computing company offering both annealing and gate-model systems, has appointed veteran financial technology executive Bernard Gavgani to its Board of Directors and Cybersecurity Committee.
Gavgani currently serves as Senior Advisor for Technology and Innovation to BNP Paribas Group Executive Management, bringing decades of experience from one of the world’s largest financial institutions.
He previously held the role of Group Chief Information Officer at BNP Paribas, overseeing global technology strategy across a highly regulated and complex multinational enterprise.
Before becoming Group CIO, Gavgani served as chief operating officer for information technology and operations within BNP Paribas corporate and institutional banking.
Earlier roles at BNP Paribas spanned capital markets, equity derivatives, technology, operations, and the bank’s general inspection function, giving him broad cross-functional enterprise experience.
Gavgani joins D-Wave’s Board in a personal capacity, contributing expertise in cybersecurity, AI governance, operational transformation, and workplace and network modernization.
“I’m thrilled to join the D-Wave board at a time of rapid growth and opportunity for the company,” said Gavgani, noting his understanding of the practical requirements for bringing emerging technologies into the enterprise.
“Having served as a CIO, I understand the practical requirements for bringing emerging technologies into the enterprise — from integrating with existing systems to delivering measurable business value,” Gavgani added.
Sharon Holt, chair of the D-Wave board, said that “Bernard brings decades of experience making critical technology decisions within a highly regulated global enterprise,” highlighting his value to the company’s long-term strategy.
Holt specifically pointed to Gavgani’s expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and large-scale transformation as dimensions that will strengthen board oversight as D-Wave pursues market leadership.
Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, described Gavgani as “a seasoned technology leader who understands the demands of operating at global enterprise scale,” adding that his insights will be invaluable as the company expands customer value.
D-Wave positions itself as the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers and the only company to offer dual-platform quantum computing products spanning both annealing and gate-model technologies.
More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors currently rely on D-Wave to address complex computational challenges through its on-premises systems and Leap quantum cloud service.
