Quantum Computing Inc. CEO William McGann to retire May 12; Yuping Huang named interim CEO

Quantum Computing Inc.

Dr. McGann retiring as CEO/President effective May 12, 2025; will receive $420K severance (12 months base) plus COBRA coverage.
Board appoints Dr. Yuping Huang (current Chairman and Chief Quantum Officer) as interim CEO/President.
Board forms search committee to work with executive search firm to find permanent CEO.
No change in compensation for Dr. Huang in interim role.
Dr. Huang previously founded QPhoton (acquired by QCi in 2022); will focus on US government contracts.

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Departed

William McGann

Chief Executive Officer and President

QUBT · Quantum Computing Inc.

Effective: 2025-05-12
Successor: Yuping Huang
Filed: April 16, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

On April 11, 2025, Dr. William McGann notified the board of directors of Quantum Computing Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire and resign from his roles as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company effective May 12, 2025

Appointed (interim)

Yuping Huang

Interim Chief Executive Officer and President

QUBT · Quantum Computing Inc.

Effective: 2025-05-12
Filed: April 16, 2025, 7:59 PM ET

On April 11, 2025, the Board appointed Dr. Yuping Huang to serve as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and President effective upon the effectiveness of Dr. McGann’s resignation.

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William McGann resigned as Chief Executive Officer and President at Quantum Computing Inc..

Action: resigned
Role: Chief Executive Officer and President

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On April 11, 2025, Dr. William McGann notified the board of directors of Quantum Computing Inc. (the “Company”) of his decision to retire and resign from his roles as Chief Executive Officer and President of the Company effective May 12, 2025

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Executive change SEC 8-K Item 5.02 confidence 0.95

Yuping Huang was appointed as Interim Chief Executive Officer and President at Quantum Computing Inc..

Action: appointed
Role: Interim Chief Executive Officer and President

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On April 11, 2025, the Board appointed Dr. Yuping Huang to serve as the Company’s Interim Chief Executive Officer and President effective upon the effectiveness of Dr. McGann’s resignation.

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