Quantum Computing Inc. Appoints William J. McGann, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors
September 23 2021 - 8:31AM
Quantum Computing Inc. (the “company” or “QCI”) (Nasdaq: QUBT), a
leader in bridging the power of classical and quantum computing,
has appointed renowned business and technology leader William J.
McGann, Ph.D., to serve on the company’s board of directors.
McGann brings over 30 years of executive
leadership, technology, and science experience, strengthened by an
underlying passion for turning emerging technology into practical
solutions for solving some of the world’s greatest challenges.
Throughout his career, he has contributed to the advancement of
research and technology development and has authored over 70
research proposals for the U.S. government, dozens of scientific
publications, and 26 patents in the areas of nuclear, chemical and
biological detection technologies.
“I am pleased and genuinely excited to be given
the opportunity to sit on the Board of Directors at Quantum
Computing, Inc.” said McGann. “The development and application of
quantum-based models and methodologies to solve the world’s most
complex, classical problems provides a tremendous opportunity for
the talented, focused and energized team at QCI. I am looking
forward to supporting the business in its critical mission to
provide powerful and quantum-ready software business solutions to
the world.”
Since 2019, McGann has served as the Chief
Technology Officer for the Security, Detection and Automation
business at Leidos Corp., a civil, defense, health, and
intelligence innovator. In this role, he is focused on the creation
of innovative customer solutions driven by a strong portfolio of
physics, chemistry and software-based products. He is responsible
for leading innovation and technology development across the
aviation and ports and borders market segments, as well as driving
an externally focused business strategy with global markets.
In addition to his business responsibilities at
Leidos, McGann also serves the company as a Technology Fellow. In
this role, his passions align with the company’s mission, which is
centered on delivering leading edge technology capabilities and
solutions.
“With quantum computing poised to revolutionize
a number of industries, the QCI team is incredibly fortunate to
have someone of Bill’s caliber on the board of directors,” said
Robert Liscouski, chairman, president, and CEO of QCI. “We are
eager to leverage his tremendous track record to guide us in
applying the power of quantum computing to deliver practical
solutions to critical business problems.”
“Bill and I have worked together in the past,
and frankly, he is a guy that knows how to get things done,”
Liscouski added.
Over the course of his professional career,
McGann has held numerous business and technology leadership
positions, including founder of the first explosives trace
detection company, Ion Track Instruments; CTO for GE Security; VP
of engineering for United Technologies Fire and Security business;
CEO and board member of Implant Sciences Corp.; and CTO at L3Harris
Technologies, Security and Detection Systems Division.
McGann received his Ph.D. in Chemical Physics
from University of Connecticut and holds undergraduate degrees in
both Chemistry and Biology.
About Quantum Computing
Inc.Quantum Computing Inc. (QCI) (Nasdaq: QUBT) is focused
on accelerating the value of quantum computing for real-world
business solutions. The company’s flagship product, Qatalyst, is
the first software to bridge the power of classical and quantum
computing, hiding complexity and empowering SMEs to solve complex
computational problems today. QCI’s expert team in finance,
computing, security, mathematics and physics has over a century of
experience with complex technologies; from leading edge
supercomputing innovations, to massively parallel programming, to
the security that protects nations. Connect with QCI on LinkedIn
and @QciQuantum on Twitter. For more information about QCI, visit
www.quantumcomputinginc.com.
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