Denise has been recognised for innovation, sales leadership and strategic planning throughout her 18-year career at IBM. During this tenure, she held a variety of roles which included responsibility for quotas up to >$750 million in annual revenue. She joins CQC from the IBM Systems Group Quantum Computing team where her leadership responsibilities included developing and heading the IBM Q Startup Program, in addition to leading the IBM Q Network Ambassador team for the North America, Latin America and Asia regions. Prior to this, Denise was the Worldwide Genomics Sales Leader for IBM Systems Group. Denise holds a Master's degree in Neurobiology and Molecular Biology from the University of Pittsburgh.
Ilyas Khan, CEO of CQC said: "We are thrilled to welcome Denise to the team. She brings a strong background in sales and strategy which, coupled with her leadership skills, will enhance our executive team and form an integral part of our growth. As a widely recognised and experienced industry leader in quantum computing, Denise's expertise will immensely benefit CQC."
Denise Ruffner said: "I am delighted to join CQC's world class scientific and business teams at a stage of tremendous growth potential. CQC is a leader in its field, and I look forward to continuing our expansion as we work with clients to navigate critical challenges through the use of our cutting-edge quantum computing solutions."
About Cambridge Quantum Computing
Cambridge Quantum Computing (CQC) is a world-leading quantum computing software company with over 50 scientists including 25+ PhD's across offices in Cambridge (UK), San Francisco, London and Tokyo. CQC builds tools for the commercialisation of quantum technologies that will have a profound global impact.
CQC combines expertise in quantum software, specifically a quantum development platform (t|ket?(TM)), enterprise applications in the area of quantum chemistry (EUMEN), quantum machine learning (QML), and quantum augmented cybersecurity (IronBridge).
For more information about CQC, visit www.cambridgequantum.com
For more information about t|ket?(TM), visit https://youtu.be/XYnOkcL8lPs