Business Wire·Jun 19, 2026, 3:00 AM ET

IQM Appoints Craig Ciesla, Former Illumina VP, as CTO; Inés de Vega Becomes Chief Scientist

IQM Quantum Computers appointed Dr. Craig Ciesla as Chief Technology Officer & Dr. Inés de Vega as Chief Scientist.
Ciesla brings over 25 years of deep tech experience, including previous roles at 10x Genomics, Intel, & Illumina, & holds a PhD in Physics.
De Vega transitions from Vice President of Quantum Solutions, leveraging over 20 years of experience in quantum technologies & research at institutions like Max Planck.
The leadership changes coincide with IQM's planned merger with Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: RAAQ) for a Nasdaq listing.
The merger transaction includes an upsized PIPE of $146 million secured in early June with participation from Ilmarinen.
IQM operates as a vertically integrated company with its own chip factory & assembly line, having sold 23 quantum computers to date.
The company filed an effective F-4 registration statement with the SEC to become the first publicly listed European quantum company on Nasdaq Global Exchange.
IQM is headquartered in Finland with major operations in Munich & employs over 400 people across Europe, Asia, & North America.