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Quantum Computing, Inc. Announces Key Leadership Promotions to Support Growth Strategy
Milan Begliarbekov promoted to Chief Operating Officer; Pouya Dianat promoted to Chief Revenue Officer HOBOKEN, N.J., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum
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[{"type":"text","content":"Milan Begliarbekov promoted to Chief Operating Officer; Pouya Dianat promoted to Chief Revenue Officer\nHOBOKEN, N.J., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Computing Inc. (\"QCi\" or the \"Company\") (Nasdaq: QUBT), an innovative, integrated photonics and quantum optics technology company, today announced the promotion of two key executives to support the Company's next phase of strategic growth and commercialization. These leadership appointments build on recent milestones including completion of construction of QCi's quantum photonic chip foundry, as announced during the fourth quarter 2024 shareholder update call on March 20, 2025, and the successful execution of its pilot chip sales initiative.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nMilan Begliarbekov has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Pouya Dianat has been promoted to Chief Revenue Officer. These leadership advancements reflect QCi's commitment to accelerating the execution of its strategic initiatives across both product development and commercial expansion.\nDr. Milan Begliarbekov has been the Director of Quantum Foundry since joining the Company in September 2022. In that role he was responsible for the design and construction of the Company's foundry in Tempe, Arizona, as well as overseeing the development and manufacturing of photonic materials, devices, and technologies including thin-film lithium niobate for advanced sensing and photonic computing applications. Dr. Begliarbekov brings more than 13 years of experience in nanofabrication, materials science, and scientific leadership. Prior to joining QCi, he served as a Research Assistant Professor and Director of the Nanofabrication Facility at the City University of New York (CUNY). In this role, he managed the design, commissioning, and operation of one of the region's leading nanofabrication centers, supporting academic and industrial users from early-stage startups to established corporations. His responsibilities included process development, equipment oversight, and the leadership of multiple scientific collaborations.\nIn his new role as Chief Operating Officer, Dr. Begliarbekov will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations across QCi, driving manufacturing efficiency, ensuring quality control, and supporting the scaling of production to meet customer demand. He will also be managing the Company's st...