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This roundup covers leadership and advisory moves across the quantum sector, including EY's global quantum practice, Zapata's scientific board, IQM's commercial team, and Sparrow Quantum's CEO change. The appointments signal where firms are investing, notably quantum-safe migration advisory for financial services and commercial scale-up for on-premises systems. They are personnel news rather than technical milestones, so the substance will show up in roadmaps and deployments.
Who’s News: Strategic Appointments at EY, Zapata Quantum, IQM, Sparrow Quantum, and Symmatrics

EY appointed Dr. Philip Intallura as Partner, Global Quantum Leader. Zapata Quantum added Dr. Peter Shor and other experts to its Scientific Advisory Board. IQM Quantum Computers hired Dr. Voica Radescu as Director of Commercial Partnerships, and Sparrow Quantum promoted Professor Peter Lodahl to CEO. Symmatrics appointed Andrew Hallman to its Strategic Advisory Board. The post Who’s News: Strategic Appointments at EY, Zapata Quantum, IQM, Sparrow Quantum, and Symmatrics appeared first on Quantum Computing Report.
EY has appointed Dr. Philip Intallura as Partner, Global Quantum Leader. Dr. Intallura previously led the quantum technology program at HSBC, overseeing its transition from exploratory research into operational and strategic banking workflows. In his new role at EY, he will lead the firm’s global quantum practice, focusing on…
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