D-Wave Quantum Inc. announced the appointment of Sharon Holt as the new Chair of the Board, effective June 4, 2026. The leadership change follows the company's 2026 annual stockholder meeting, where all proposals were approved, including the election of two Class I directors.
Key Details
- New Board Chair: Sharon Holt was elected to replace Steven M. West as Chair of the Board, effective immediately after the annual meeting.
- Director Elections: Stockholders elected Alan E. Baratz and Sharon Holt as Class I directors to serve until the 2029 annual meeting.
- Stockholder Votes: Shareholders approved executive compensation on an advisory basis and ratified the appointment of Grant Thornton LLP as the company's independent auditor for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026.
- Board Governance: The Board of Directors determined to hold an advisory "Say-on-Pay" vote annually, consistent with the stockholder vote on the matter.