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Leadership changes at D-Wave Quantum Inc. (2026)

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Who joined and who left D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)? 1 appointment and 1 departure reported from 2026-08-17 to 2026-09-22, each cited to the company's own filing.

Greg Golkov was named Chief Financial Officer of D-Wave Quantum Inc., succeeding John Markovich. As of November 6, 2026, D-Wave Quantum Inc. has reported 4 leadership change filings to the SEC under Item 5.02 of Form 8-K, from August 17, 2026 to September 22, 2026, naming 1 appointment and 1 departure (Form 8-K, August 25, 2026).

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Key facts

  • · In / out: Reported · Person: not named in the filing · 8-K/A, 2026-09-22
  • · In / out: Reported · Person: not named in the filing · 8-K, 2026-09-21
  • · In / out: Out · Person: John Markovich · Role: Chief Financial Officer · Effective: 2026-09-02 · 8-K, 2026-08-25
  • · In / out: Reported · Person: not named in the filing · 8-K, 2026-08-17
Changes5
In (appointed)1
Out (departing)1
Latest filing2026-09-22

D-Wave Quantum Inc. reported changes in 4 filings among its directors and officers to the SEC on Form 8-K, Item 5.02, from 2026-08-17 to 2026-09-22. They name 2 people, with 1 appointment and 1 departure. Every row below is cited to the filing it comes from, and this page adds each new change as D-Wave Quantum Inc. files it.

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April 29, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G, by Vanguard Capital Management5.08% of the class5%+ stakesSource
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March 26, 2026Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by The Vanguard Group—5%+ stakesSource
January 30, 2026Form D, private offering$274.96M soldForm D pageSource
October 6, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13G/A, by The Vanguard Group11.35% of the class5%+ stakesSource
July 29, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13G, by The Vanguard Group8.87% of the class5%+ stakesSource
July 17, 2025Stake report, Schedule 13G, by BlackRock, Inc.7.1% of the class5%+ stakesSource

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FiledIn / outPersonRoleEffectiveSource
2026-09-22Reportednot named in the filing8-K/A, 2026-09-22
2026-09-21Reportednot named in the filing8-K, 2026-09-21
2026-08-25OutChief Financial Officer2026-09-028-K, 2026-08-25
2026-08-25InChief Financial Officer8-K, 2026-08-25
2026-08-17Reportednot named in the filing8-K, 2026-08-17

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Filed 2026-09-22 · 8-K/A

Reported

In connection with his appointment, the Company and Mr. Golkov entered into an offer letter, dated September 17, 2026 (the " Offer Letter ").

Also stated in this filing

  • On September 17, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors formally appointed Mr. Greg Golkov as Acting Chief Financial Officer, assuming the responsibilities of the Company's principal financial and accounting officer, effective September 2, 2026 and continuing until the Company hires a new Chief Financial Officer and that individual commences employment (the "Interim Period"), and to continue to serve as the Company's Senior Vice President of Finance.
  • The Offer Letter provides that beginning on September 2, 2026, and for the duration of his role as Acting Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Golkov will be paid a responsibility allowance of $5,500 per month, in addition to his current compensation package.
  • In recognition of his increased responsibilities, Mr. Golkov will also receive a one-time grant (the "Grant") of restricted stock units ("RSUs") under the Company's 2022 Equity Incentive Plan, as amended (the "Plan") with a value of $550,000 on the grant date.
  • The Grant will vest ratably on a quarterly basis over one year, beginning on September 2, 2026, provided that any unvested RSUs will immediately vest on the employment start date of the new Chief Financial Officer, subject to Mr. Golkov's continued service through such vesting dates and other conditions as documented in the award agreement and the Plan.
Filed 2026-09-21 · 8-K

Reported

A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Gavgani's appointment as a director of the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and incorporated herein by reference.

Also stated in this filing

  • On September 18, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of D-Wave Quantum Inc. (the "Company") appointed Bernard Gavgani as an independent Class II director, effective as of September 18, 2026, to hold office until the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until his successor is duly elected and qualified.
  • Mr. Gavgani will serve on the Cybersecurity Committee of the Board and will be compensated on the same basis as all other non-employee directors of the Company, as described under the heading "Director Compensation" in the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  • Mr. Gavgani, age 67, currently serves as Senior Advisor for Technology and Innovation to BNP Paribas Group Executive Management.
  • From October 2018 to June 2025, he served as Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) of BNP Paribas.
  • He joins the Board in a personal capacity and brings deep experience in global technology strategy, operational transformation, artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity, and workplace and network modernization.
  • From 2009 to 2018, Mr. Gavgani served as Chief Operating Officer for Information Technology and Operations within BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking.
Filed 2026-08-25 · 8-K

Departing: John Markovich, Chief Financial Officer, effective 2026-09-02

On August 19, 2026, John Markovich, Chief Financial Officer of D-Wave Quantum Inc. ("D-Wave" or the "Company"), notified the Company of his intention to retire and thus resign from his position as Chief Financial Officer effective September 2, 2026.

Appointed: Greg Golkov, Chief Financial Officer

Greg Golkov, age 49, the Company's senior vice president of finance, will become the Company's acting Chief Financial Officer and principal financial and principal accounting officer.

Also stated in this filing

  • "John has made significant contributions to D-Wave's success over the last five years, playing a pivotal role in taking the company public in 2022, raising over $900 million in capital, improving and growing our financial performance, and developing an achievable path for the company to reach profitability," said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave.
  • "I want to thank John for his partnership and wish him the very best in his retirement." Mr. Markovich's resignation was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter related to the Company's business, operations, accounting policies, practices, financial statements, disclosure controls and procedures or internal control over financial reporting.
  • Mr. Golkov brings more than 25 years of finance and accounting experience across publicly traded and private equity-backed technology companies, including building finance teams, improving financial processes, supporting strategic decision-making, and establishing policies and internal controls.
  • Mr. Golkov has served as D-Wave's senior vice president of finance since May 2023, with responsibility for accounting, SEC reporting, financial planning and analysis, treasury and tax.
  • From October 2020 to March 2023, Mr. Golkov served as vice president, controller of Butterfly Network, Inc., where he helped lead the company's transition to public company reporting.
Filed 2026-08-17 · 8-K

Reported

A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Krysler's appointment as a director of the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and incorporated herein by reference.

Also stated in this filing

  • On August 13, 2026, the Board of Directors (the "Board") of D-Wave Quantum Inc. (the "Company") appointed Kevan P. Krysler as an independent Class I director, effective as of August 13, 2026, to hold office until the Company's 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until his successor is duly elected and qualified.
  • Mr. Krysler will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board and will be compensated on the same basis as all other non-employee directors of the Company, as described under the heading "Director Compensation" in the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.
  • Mr. Krysler, age 55, has served as the Chief Financial Officer of Carbon Robotics, a privately held company specializing in physical AI and robotics for agriculture, since February 2026.
  • Prior to joining Carbon Robotics, Mr. Krysler served as the Chief Financial Officer of Everpure, Inc. (NYSE: P), a publicly traded enterprise data storage company, from November 2019 to June 2025.
  • Earlier in his career, Mr. Krysler served as the Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at VMware, Inc., and spent 18 years at KPMG LLP, including nine years as a partner in the firm's Silicon Valley technology practice, serving high-growth technology and software companies, both public multinational and private, pre-IPO.
  • Mr. Krysler holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma.

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A public company must file a current report on Form 8-K with the SEC within four business days when a director leaves or is elected, or when its chief executive, chief financial, chief accounting or chief operating officer, or another named executive, departs or is appointed. That disclosure goes under Item 5.02 of the report.

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