D-Wave Quantum Inc. filed a Form 8-K with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on August 17, 2026, disclosing the appointment of Kevan P. Krysler as an independent Class I director, effective August 13, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • New Director Appointed: Kevan P. Krysler was appointed as an independent Class I director of D-Wave Quantum Inc., effective August 13, 2026.
  • Term Length: Mr. Krysler will hold office until the Company's 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or until his successor is duly elected and qualified.
  • Committee Assignment: Mr. Krysler will serve on the Audit Committee of the Board.
  • Current Role: Mr. Krysler, age 55, has served as Chief Financial Officer of Carbon Robotics since February 2026.
  • Prior Public-Company CFO Experience: He previously served as CFO of Everpure, Inc. (NYSE: P) from November 2019 to June 2025.
  • Compensation: Mr. Krysler will be compensated on the same basis as all other non-employee directors, as described in the Company's Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

D-Wave Quantum Board Adds Finance and Audit Veteran Kevan Krysler

According to the filing, D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ:QBTS) disclosed that its Board of Directors appointed Kevan P. Krysler as an independent Class I director on August 13, 2026. His term runs until the Company's 2029 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, or until a successor is duly elected and qualified. The filing states he will serve on the Board's Audit Committee.

The filing describes Mr. Krysler's professional background in detail. In addition to his current position as Chief Financial Officer of Carbon Robotics, a privately held company the filing characterizes as "specializing in physical AI and robotics for agriculture," Mr. Krysler previously held the CFO role at Everpure, Inc. (NYSE: P), described in the filing as "a publicly traded enterprise data storage company," from November 2019 to June 2025. Earlier in his career, he served as Senior Vice President of Finance and Chief Accounting Officer at VMware, Inc., and spent 18 years at KPMG LLP, including nine years as a partner in the firm's Silicon Valley technology practice. The filing notes he holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Oklahoma.

The filing states that "there are no transactions between Mr. Krysler and the Company that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K," and that "there are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Krysler and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Krysler was selected as a director." The filing also confirms Mr. Krysler has no family relationships with any of the Company's directors or executive officers. The report was signed by President and Chief Executive Officer Alan Baratz.

What Was Disclosed

D-Wave Quantum Inc. reported the August 13, 2026 appointment of Kevan P. Krysler as an independent Class I director and Audit Committee member, along with his professional background, compensation terms, and confirmations that no reportable related-party transactions or special selection arrangements exist.