PASQAL, a global leader in neutral atoms quantum computing, has announced organizational changes to meet growing market demand. Dr. Wasiq Bokhari, a former leader at Amazon and Google, has been appointed board chairman. Loïc Henriet has been promoted to Deputy CEO. The company has also created separate hardware and software divisions. Bokhari will focus on guiding business strategy and accelerating global interest in the company’s neutral atom technology. Henriet will oversee the new divisions. The company aims to develop and commercialize scalable quantum processors for various applications, including machine learning, optimization, and cryptography.
PASQAL’s Organizational Changes and New Divisions
PASQAL, a company specializing in neutral atoms quantum computing, has recently announced several organizational changes to accommodate the increasing market demand. These changes include the appointment of Wasiq Bokhari as the chairman of its board of directors, the promotion of Loïc Henriet to Deputy CEO, and the establishment of separate hardware and software divisions.
Wasiq Bokhari has over two decades of experience in entrepreneurship, investment, and corporate leadership and has held significant roles at top technology companies such as Amazon and Google. His expertise in driving technological innovation and strategic vision for the future of quantum computing will be instrumental in guiding PASQAL’s growth in the rapidly evolving quantum landscape. As chairman, Bokhari will focus on driving business strategy and increasing global interest in the company’s neutral atom technology across various sectors, including pharmaceuticals, energy, and finance.
Wasiq Bokhari’s Role and Vision for PASQAL
Bokhari’s role as the chairman will involve leveraging his extensive experience in structuring and scaling innovative companies to enhance PASQAL’s ambitious growth trajectory. He expressed his excitement about the potential of the quantum industry and his belief in PASQAL’s role as a significant player in the sector. Bokhari looks forward to working with the team to establish a global business.
PASQAL’s New Organizational Structure
PASQAL is formalizing its structure in response to its growth with three new divisions: Hardware, Software, and Product. This reorganization aims to enable the company to offer customers comprehensive, cutting-edge solutions by combining hardware and software advances. Loïc Henriet will transition from Chief Technology Officer to Deputy CEO and oversee these divisions. Henriet’s new role will ensure the continuous incorporation of innovative solutions into their product offerings while increasing capacity.
PASQAL’s Quantum Computing Approach
As PASQAL expands its global presence, the company continues to focus on providing scalable solutions across multiple industries through neutral atoms quantum computing. Neutral atoms offer advantages in terms of coherence and control compared to other quantum computing approaches. PASQAL aims to develop and commercialize scalable quantum processors for various applications, including machine learning, optimization, and cryptography.
About PASQAL
Founded in 2019, PASQAL is a company that specializes in building quantum processors from ordered neutral atoms in 2D and 3D arrays. The company aims to bring a practical quantum advantage to its customers and address real-world problems. PASQAL was established by Georges-Olivier Reymond, Christophe Jurczak, Professor Dr. Alain Aspect, Dr. Antoine Browaeys, and Dr. Thierry Lahaye. The company has secured more than €140 million in financing.