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Quantum Computing Inc. Appoints Susan Hunt as CRO and Creates Chief Product Officer Role

Quantum Computing Inc. Appoints Susan Hunt as CRO and Creates Chief Product Officer Role

Curator's Take

AI Commentary

This article signals QCi’s push to accelerate commercial adoption of its photonic‑based quantum processors by bolstering both sales leadership and product strategy in one move. Appointing seasoned CRO Susan Hunt while elevating former CRO Pouya Dianat to a dedicated Chief Product Officer reflects a broader industry trend where hardware firms are formalizing go‑to‑market teams to compete with rivals such as IonQ and Rigetti that have recently expanded sales channels. If the new structure translates into clearer product roadmaps and stronger customer pipelines, it could shorten the timeline for photonic quantum computers to move from prototype labs to enterprise‑grade deployments.

— Mark Eatherly

Summary

Insider Brief Press release – Quantum Computing Inc. (“QCi” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: QUBT), a vertically integrated quantum company pioneering photonics and semiconductor manufacturing, today announced the appointment of Susan Hunt as Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and that Pouya Dianat, who has served as the Company’s CRO, will transition into the newly created role of Chief Product […]