IQM Appoints Barbara Venneman to Board of Directors
Barbara Venneman, Board Director, IQM Quantum Computers • Photo Credit: IQM Quantum Computers
ESPOO, Finland, June 13, 2026 (TECH INFO SCENE) — Quantum computing company IQM Quantum Computers has appointed Barbara Venneman to its Board of Directors as the company expands its global operations and prepares for a planned Nasdaq listing.
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Venneman brings more than 30 years of experience in digital transformation, artificial intelligence, enterprise technology, and business strategy. She most recently served as Global Head of Deloitte Digital and previously held senior leadership positions focused on growth, technology commercialization, and global business development.
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"Barbara's track record of scaling global technology businesses and guiding enterprises through transformative change makes her an exceptional addition to our Board as we prepare to enter the public markets and scale our commercial presence in the U.S. and globally. As we accelerate our path toward fault-tolerant quantum computing, her experience in enterprise technology commercialization, AI, and governance will be invaluable. I also want to thank Juha for his dedication and contribution as Founder representative on the Board," said Sierk Poetting, Chairman of IQM's Board of Directors.
The company also announced that Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder Jan Goetz will replace Co-founder Juha Vartiainen as the founder representative on the board.
Venneman currently serves on the board of directors of Vanguard and is a member of the advisory board of Decagon AI. Her previous board experience includes service with the nonprofit organization Reality Changers.
"IQM has established itself as a leader in the emerging quantum computing market through a combination of technological excellence, customer focus, and execution. What attracted me to the company is its commitment to building a scalable and accessible quantum ecosystem that aligns with the needs of enterprises today while preparing them for the opportunities of tomorrow. As quantum computing moves from research to real-world application, IQM is exceptionally well positioned to create lasting value for customers, shareholders, and society. I look forward to supporting the company's continued growth and strategic ambitions," said Barbara Venneman.
Founded in 2018, IQM develops superconducting quantum computers and provides both on-premises quantum systems and cloud-based access for research institutions, universities, laboratories, and enterprise customers. The company operates across Europe, Asia, and North America.
For more information, visit www.iqm.tech.
Source: IQM Quantum Computers
