IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in full-stack superconducting quantum computing systems, has announced a significant leadership transition as the company moves from a dual Co-CEO structure to a single Chief Executive Officer model. This change marks an important milestone in IQM’s evolution, reflecting both its growing organizational maturity and its ambitions for long-term, sustainable global expansion.
Effective January 1, co-founder and former Co-CEO Dr. Jan Goetz has assumed the role of sole CEO following a formal resolution approved by IQM’s board of directors. At the same time, the company has strengthened its executive team by appointing Dr. Søren Hein as Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO. Together, these changes are designed to sharpen operational focus, streamline decision-making, and position the company for its next phase of accelerated growth.
As part of the transition, Mikko Välimäki has stepped down from his commercial leadership responsibilities after a successful tenure as Co-CEO. However, to ensure continuity and organizational stability, he will continue to support IQM in an advisory capacity through March 31, 2026. His ongoing involvement underscores the company’s commitment to a smooth and well-managed handover.
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“Our dual CEO approach has served IQM well over the past two years, and I want to thank Mikko Välimäki for his significant contributions,” said Dr. Sierk Poetting, Chairman of IQM’s Board of Directors. “Moving to a single-CEO structure reflects the maturity of the organisation and positions IQM to deliver the next phase of sustainable global expansion and long-term growth.”
Since its founding in 2018, IQM has rapidly established itself as a major global player in quantum computing. Over the past year in particular, the company has achieved several notable milestones. It sold and shipped more on-premises quantum computers than any other competitor and secured the largest Series B funding round in the quantum sector outside the United States. These achievements highlight both the growing market demand for IQM’s technology and the company’s ability to execute at scale.
Looking ahead, the new leadership framework reinforces IQM’s strategic focus on expanding the industrial and commercial deployment of quantum computing systems. “I am delighted to welcome Søren to his new role. We will continue to expand and strengthen our leadership team to prepare for the next phase of strong growth, in line with our technology roadmap and long-term vision,” said Goetz.
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He added: “IQM is well positioned to meet the evolving needs of AI-driven organisations and high-performance computing centres. This new structure will help us accelerate progress towards fault-tolerant quantum computing and deliver greater value to our customers and partners.”
Dr. Hein brings operational depth to the executive team at a time when global scale and execution are increasingly critical. Commenting on his appointment, Søren Hein said: “IQM has built an incredible team and culture of innovation. As we scale globally, I look forward to strengthening our operations, accelerating quantum adoption, and supporting long-term commercial success.”
Overall, this leadership transition signals IQM’s readiness to move into its next growth chapter. By aligning executive structure with strategic priorities, the company aims to enhance agility, deepen market impact, and continue advancing toward practical, fault-tolerant quantum computing for real-world applications.
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