D-Wave Quantum Inc. filed a Form 8-K on September 21, 2026, disclosing the appointment of Bernard Gavgani as an independent Class II director, effective September 18, 2026, to serve until the company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Key Highlights

  • New Director: Bernard Gavgani, age 67, was appointed as an independent Class II director of D-Wave Quantum Inc., effective September 18, 2026.
  • Committee Assignment: Mr. Gavgani will serve on the Cybersecurity Committee of the Board.
  • Compensation: Mr. Gavgani will be compensated on the same basis as all other non-employee directors, as described in the company's 2026 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement.
  • Current Role: Mr. Gavgani currently serves as Senior Advisor for Technology and Innovation to BNP Paribas Group Executive Management.
  • Prior Role: From October 2018 to June 2025, he served as Group Chief Information Officer of BNP Paribas.
  • No Related-Party Transactions: The filing states there are no transactions between Mr. Gavgani and the company reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

D-Wave Quantum Board Adds Cybersecurity and Technology Veteran Bernard Gavgani

According to the filing, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ:QBTS) disclosed the appointment of Bernard Gavgani as an independent Class II director on September 18, 2026. He is set to hold office until the company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. The filing notes that Mr. Gavgani joins the Board in a personal capacity.

The filing describes Mr. Gavgani's background as including experience in global technology strategy, operational transformation, artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity, and workplace and network modernization. From 2009 to 2018, he served as Chief Operating Officer for Information Technology and Operations within BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking. Earlier in his career at BNP Paribas, the filing states he held senior leadership positions across capital markets, equity derivatives, technology, operations, and the bank's General Inspection function. His academic credentials, as described in the filing, include an Advanced Certificate for Executives from the MIT Sloan School of Management and an Executive MBA from HEC Paris.

The filing also states that there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Gavgani and any other persons pursuant to which he was selected as a director, and that he has no family relationships with any of the company's directors or executive officers. A press release dated September 21, 2026, announcing the appointment was attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the filing.

What Was Disclosed

D-Wave Quantum Inc. reported the appointment of Bernard Gavgani as an independent Class II director, effective September 18, 2026, including his committee assignment, compensation basis, professional background, and the absence of any related-party transactions or special selection arrangements.