Management ChangeJun 22, 2026, 06:41 AM
IQM Appoints Craig Ciesla CTO, Inés de Vega Chief Scientist Ahead of RAAQ Merger
AI Summary
Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (RAAQ) announced that IQM Quantum Computers appointed Dr. Craig Ciesla as Chief Technology Officer and Dr. Inés de Vega as Chief Scientist. These appointments strengthen IQM's leadership as it prepares for its planned Nasdaq listing through a merger with RAAQ. The business combination agreement was signed on February 22, 2026, and the Registration Statement was declared effective on June 5, 2026, with IQM having sold 23 quantum computers and secured an upsized $146 million PIPE.
Key Highlights
- IQM Quantum Computers appointed Dr. Craig Ciesla as Chief Technology Officer.
- Dr. Inés de Vega transitioned to Chief Scientist at IQM.
- Ciesla brings over 25 years of deep tech experience, including leadership roles at 10x Genomics and Illumina.
- De Vega has over 20 years of experience in advancing quantum technologies.
- IQM has sold 23 quantum computers to date.
- The merger with Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (RAAQ) is nearing completion.
- IQM secured an upsized PIPE of $146 million in early June.
- The Registration Statement for the merger was declared effective by the SEC on June 5, 2026.
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