D-Wave Quantum Appoints Sophie Ames as Chief Human Resources Officer Amid Growth Phase

D-Wave Quantum has appointed Sophie Ames as its Chief Human Resources Officer, signaling a strategic shift in their executive team to accommodate the company's next phase of growth. Ames will focus on aligning human capital strategy with D-Wave's performance, fostering a strong employee lifecycle engagement, and building connections across the global organization. Her extensive HR experience encompasses tech giants like Mitel, ServiceMax, Veritas Technologies, and others.

The quantum computing industry is experiencing rapid growth, and D-Wave Quantum, a pioneering company in the field, is no exception. To accommodate this expansion, D-Wave has appointed Sophie Ames as its new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) [1]. With over 25 years of experience in human resources (HR), Ames will bring a wealth of expertise to D-Wave's executive team, focusing on aligning human capital strategy with the company's performance and fostering a strong employee lifecycle engagement.

Ames joins D-Wave from a diverse background in HR, having held leadership positions at tech giants such as Mitel, ServiceMax, Veritas Technologies, Avaya, Amdocs, and Thomson Legal & Regulatory [1]. Her extensive experience in international HR will be crucial in building strong connections between D-Wave's performance, people, and processes across the global organization.

According to Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave, "Sophie's broad international HR experience, proven track record, and expertise make her an excellent addition to our team. We're excited to have her on board as we continue to scale our teams and capabilities worldwide" [1]. Ames herself expressed her excitement about joining D-Wave, stating, "I couldn't be more excited to join D-Wave and be part of a company leading the next technology innovation revolution. It is an incredible opportunity to help shape the future of an industry and to bring the human capital function to the forefront of growth" [1].

D-Wave's commitment to HR excellence is not surprising, given the company's growing momentum in the new era of commercial quantum computing. As the world's first commercial supplier of quantum computers, D-Wave is uniquely positioned to leverage quantum technology to solve complex problems across various industries. With the addition of Ames as CHRO, D-Wave is poised to continue building and differentiating its employee value proposition in a distinctive labor marketplace.

References:
[1] D-Wave Quantum. (2024, September 23). D-Wave expands executive leadership bench with new chief human resources officer. https://www.dwavesys.com/company/newsroom/press-release/d-wave-expands-executive-leadership-bench-with-new-chief-human-resources-officer/