IQM Quantum Computers has appointed Craig Ciesla as Chief Technology Officer, bringing with him a portfolio of more than 100 patents and 25 years of experience delivering products from startup ventures to Fortune 500 companies. This move, along with the transition of Dr. Inés de Vega to Chief Scientist, signals a strategic push as IQM prepares for a Nasdaq listing via a merger with Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: RAAQ). IQM has sold 23 quantum computers to date, exceeding the output of other manufacturers, and these appointments are intended to further scale its technology roadmap and operations as a fully vertically integrated quantum computing company.
Ciesla and de Vega Appointed to Advance IQM’s Technology Leadership
Ciesla most recently served as Vice President of Engineering at 10x Genomics (Nasdaq: TXG), and previously held leadership positions at Illumina (Nasdaq: ILMN), Lumentum, Intel (Nasdaq: INTC), and Tactus Technology, demonstrating a consistent ability to scale technologies through varying stages of corporate development. His background, culminating in a PhD in Physics from Heriot-Watt University, positions him to advance IQM’s technology strategy and translate it into tangible systems and products. The appointment of Dr. Inés de Vega as Chief Scientist, transitioning from her role as Vice President of Quantum Solutions, further solidifies IQM’s scientific direction and commitment to feasibility; de Vega’s two decades of experience in quantum technologies, spanning fundamental research to industrial applications, will ensure consistency across IQM’s technological advancements. Jan Goetz, CEO and Co-founder of IQM Quantum Computers, noted that Ciesla’s track record of scaling complex instrumentation platforms and building research and development organizations makes him an exceptional addition to the leadership team, highlighting the strategic importance of his expertise in integrating hardware and software at scale.
Ciesla’s track record of scaling complex instrumentation platforms and building world-class R&D organizations makes him an exceptional addition to our leadership team.
Jan Goetz, CEO and Co-founder of IQM Quantum Computers
IQM Scales Quantum Systems Production with Nasdaq Listing Momentum
(Nasdaq: RAAQ); the company has already sold 23 quantum computers, exceeding the output of competitors in the field. Ciesla’s portfolio includes more than 100 patents and patent applications, demonstrating a strong emphasis on intellectual property development as IQM expands its technological footprint. Complementing this appointment, Dr. De Vega said, “Over the past years, I have seen firsthand how IQM has evolved from an ambitious deep-tech venture into a company delivering quantum computers to some of the world’s leading research institutions and supercomputing centers,” expressing confidence in the company’s continued trajectory. The leadership restructuring coincides with increased financial backing, including an upsized private investment in public equity (PIPE) of $146 million in early June, with Finnish pension insurer Ilmarinen joining existing investors.
Ciesla articulated the appeal of IQM, stating, “IQM has established itself as an industry leader in quantum computing through a combination of technological excellence, real-world deployments, and disciplined execution. What attracted me to the company is its commitment to building production-grade quantum systems that customers can own, operate, and build value on — not just promises of what quantum could one day do.” IQM’s vertically integrated approach, encompassing its own chip factory and assembly line, positions it uniquely to capitalize on growing demand for accessible quantum computing solutions.
Over the past years, I have seen first-hand how IQM has evolved from an ambitious deep-tech venture into a company delivering quantum computers to some of the world’s leading research institutions and supercomputing centers.
Source: https://iqm.tech/
