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Get filing alertsQuantum Computing appoints Susan Hunt as CRO, creates Chief Product Officer role
Filed July 22, 2026 · Period ending July 17, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Susan Hunt appointed Chief Revenue Officer with mandate to lead global revenue strategy, sales execution, and strategic partnerships as company accelerates commercialization of quantum solutions.
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Hunt brings 30+ years of enterprise technology sales experience from Salesforce, LivePerson, and Nuance Communications, with track record of negotiating over $2 billion in enterprise agreements.
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Dr. Pouya Dianat transitioned from Chief Revenue Officer to newly created Chief Product Officer role effective July 17, 2026, focusing on product vision and strategy; compensation unchanged.
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CEO states technology is ready for broader deployment in real-world applications, with leadership reorganization designed to separate revenue acceleration from product strategy.
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Summary
Quantum Computing Inc. executed a strategic leadership reorganization on July 17, 2026, appointing Susan Hunt as Chief Revenue Officer while creating a new Chief Product Officer position for incumbent CRO Dr. Pouya Dianat. The move separates revenue generation from product strategy as the company scales its commercial operations.
Hunt brings deep enterprise sales expertise from major technology companies including Salesforce and LivePerson, with a career track record of negotiating over $2 billion in enterprise agreements and commercializing emerging technologies. CEO Yuping Huang framed the changes as reflecting that the company's quantum technology is ready for broader real-world deployment.
Hunt will lead global revenue strategy, sales execution, and strategic partnerships, while Dianat focuses on translating QCi's quantum technologies into differentiated solutions for commercial and government customers. The reorganization suggests the company is transitioning from technology development to commercial execution, with Hunt's enterprise sales background positioned to drive revenue growth. Dianat's compensation remained unchanged in the transition, indicating the move was mutually agreed rather than a departure.
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Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
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On July 17, 2026, Dr. Pouya Dianat ceased serving as the Company’s Chief Revenue Officer and transitioned to the newly created role of Chief Product Officer, effective immediately, focusing on product development. This transition was mutually agreed between Dr. Dianat and the Company, and Dr. Dianat’s compensation arrangement was not materially changed in connection with the transition.
Dr. Pouya Dianat moved from Chief Revenue Officer to a newly created Chief Product Officer position on July 17, 2026. The transition was mutually agreed upon and his compensation remained essentially unchanged. He will now focus on product development rather than revenue generation.
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On July 17, 2026, the Board appointed Susan G. Hunt to the position of the Company’s Chief Revenue Officer, effective immediately, succeeding Dr. Pouya Dianat, who transitioned to the role of Chief Product Officer
The Board appointed Susan G. Hunt as Chief Revenue Officer effective July 17, 2026. She succeeds Dr. Pouya Dianat, who moved internally to Chief Product Officer rather than departing the company. Hunt brings over 30 years of executive leadership experience including senior roles at Salesforce, Nuance Communications, LivePerson, and Sprint PCS, and has negotiated more than $2 billion in enterprise agreements.
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Susan brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience, including senior leadership roles at Salesforce, Nuance Communications, LivePerson, and Sprint PCS. Throughout her career, she has built high-performing revenue organizations, negotiated more than $2 billion in enterprise agreements, and earned a reputation for helping category-defining technologies become successful enterprise businesses.
Hunt's background includes building high-performing revenue organizations and negotiating over $2 billion in enterprise agreements. Most recently, she founded Surge Growth Consulting in January 2023, advising companies on go-to-market strategy and commercialization, with clients in AI, data, cybersecurity, and quantum technology. She previously served as Chief Revenue Officer at Orbital Insight and Senior Vice President of North American Sales at LivePerson.
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As the Company’s Chief Revenue Officer, Susan will lead the Company’s global revenue strategy, sales execution, strategic partnerships, and customer growth initiatives as the Company continues to accelerate the commercialization of quantum computing solutions.
In her new role, Hunt will lead global revenue strategy, sales execution, strategic partnerships, and customer growth initiatives. The filing indicates the company is focused on accelerating the commercialization of quantum computing solutions, suggesting Hunt's enterprise sales expertise is intended to drive revenue growth.
Event · Exhibit 99.1
Quantum Computing Inc. appointed Susan Hunt as CRO and promoted Pouya Dianat from CRO to newly created CPO role to accelerate commercial growth.
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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 Officer (CPO).
The company appointed Susan Hunt as Chief Revenue Officer while creating a new Chief Product Officer position for Pouya Dianat, who previously served as CRO. This represents a strategic reorganization to separate revenue leadership from product strategy as the company scales its commercial operations.
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Susan Hunt is an accomplished technology executive with more than 30 years of experience driving revenue growth and commercializing disruptive technologies across enterprise software, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, telecommunications and emerging technology markets. ... Throughout her career, Hunt has held executive leadership positions at Orbital Insight, Nuance Communications, LivePerson, Salesforce and Sprint PCS, where she built and led high-performing global sales organizations, negotiated more than $2 billion in enterprise agreements and helped scale category-defining companies through rapid growth and market expansion.
The new CRO brings over 30 years of technology sales experience from major companies including Salesforce, LivePerson, and Nuance Communications, with a track record of negotiating over $2 billion in enterprise agreements. Her background in commercializing emerging technologies aligns with QCi's goal to accelerate quantum technology adoption.
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As Chief Revenue Officer, Hunt will lead QCi’s global revenue strategy, sales organization, business development, strategic partnerships, customer success initiatives and go-to-market execution as the Company continues expanding its commercial presence.
The CRO role encompasses global revenue strategy, sales organization leadership, business development, strategic partnerships, customer success, and go-to-market execution. This broad mandate reflects the company's focus on commercial expansion.
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As CPO, Dianat will lead the Company’s product vision, strategy and management, ensuring QCi’s technologies are translated into differentiated solutions that address the evolving needs of commercial and government customers. ... As Chief Product Officer, Dianat will oversee product strategy, management and commercialization, working closely with technology, engineering and marketing teams to ensure QCi’s innovations are developed into market-leading solutions that solve meaningful customer challenges.
The newly created Chief Product Officer role focuses on product vision, strategy, and management, translating QCi's quantum technologies into solutions for commercial and government customers. Dianat will work across technology, engineering, and marketing teams to align product development with customer demand.
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Our technology and products are ready for broader deployment, delivering meaningful value to customers through practical applications in real-world environments. We are excited to welcome Susan to lead our revenue organization and accelerate commercial growth, while Pouya brings his deep understanding of our technology, customers and markets to the Chief Product Officer role. Together, they will strengthen our ability to execute our strategy and create long-term value for our customers and shareholders.
CEO Yuping Huang stated the leadership changes reflect that QCi's technology is ready for broader deployment in real-world applications. The reorganization aims to strengthen execution by separating revenue acceleration under Hunt from product strategy under Dianat, positioning the company for its next growth phase.
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