D-Wave Quantum CFO Resigns After Five Years; Acting Replacement Named
Event summary
- John Markovich, D-Wave Quantum's CFO, is resigning effective September 2, 2026, after five years in the role.
- Markovich played a key role in D-Wave's 2022 IPO and raising over $900 million in capital.
- Greg Golkov, senior vice president of finance, will serve as acting CFO.
- Golkov has 25 years of finance experience, including roles at Butterfly Network and Kaseya.
The big picture
D-Wave Quantum's CFO resignation comes as the company navigates the competitive quantum computing landscape, where financial discipline and strategic capital allocation are critical. The transition occurs amid a broader trend of leadership shifts in high-growth tech sectors, highlighting the challenges of balancing innovation with operational maturity. D-Wave's dual-platform approach positions it uniquely, but sustained execution will be key to maintaining investor support.
What we're watching
- Leadership Stability
- How the transition to an acting CFO will impact D-Wave's financial strategy and investor confidence.
- Profitability Path
- Whether D-Wave can maintain its trajectory toward profitability without its long-term CFO.
- Market Perception
- The pace at which investors react to the leadership change amid broader quantum computing sector volatility.
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