D-Wave Quantum adds Bernard Gavgani to board

D-Wave Quantum Inc. adds veteran BNP Paribas technology executive Bernard Gavgani to its board and Cybersecurity Committee, emphasizing technology and cybersecurity oversight.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) reported that its Board of Directors appointed Bernard Gavgani as an independent Class II director on September 18, 2026, with a term running until the 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until a successor is elected and qualified. He will also serve on the Board’s Cybersecurity Committee and be compensated on the same basis as other non-employee directors, as previously disclosed in the company’s 2026 proxy. Gavgani, age 67, is Senior Advisor for Technology and Innovation to BNP Paribas Group Executive Management and formerly served as Group Chief Information Officer of BNP Paribas, bringing experience in global technology strategy, operational transformation, artificial intelligence governance, and cybersecurity. The company states there are no related-party transactions, arrangements, or family relationships connected to his appointment.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 5.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Figures

Appointment effective date: September 18, 2026 Director term end reference: 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Director age: 67 years +1 more

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Appointment effective date September 18, 2026 Date Bernard Gavgani was appointed as an independent Class II director

Director term end reference 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders Scheduled end of term for Bernard Gavgani’s Class II directorship

Director age 67 years Age of Bernard Gavgani at the time of appointment

Press release date September 21, 2026 Date of Exhibit 99.1 announcing the board appointment

Key Terms

independent Class II director, Cybersecurity Committee, Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K, forward-looking statements, +2 more

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independent Class II director regulatory

"appointed Bernard Gavgani as an independent Class II director"

Cybersecurity Committee regulatory

"Mr. Gavgani will serve on the Cybersecurity Committee of the Board"

Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K regulatory

"no transactions between Mr. Gavgani and the Company that would be reportable under Item 404(a)"

forward-looking statements regulatory

"Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking, as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995"

Forward-looking statements are predictions or plans that companies share about what they expect to happen in the future, like estimating sales or profits. They matter because they help investors understand a company's outlook, but since they are based on guesses and assumptions, they can sometimes be wrong.

annealing technical

"to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model"

Annealing is a controlled process that changes the internal structure of a material or molecular system to improve performance: in manufacturing it typically means heating and then slowly cooling metals, glass or semiconductor layers to relieve stress and make them stronger or more reliable, while in molecular biology it means bringing complementary strands of DNA or RNA together so they stick in the right places. Investors should care because annealing affects product quality, manufacturing yield, device reliability and the accuracy of biological tests—factors that influence costs, revenue and regulatory outcomes much like reshaping or neatly fastening parts improves a finished product.

gate-model quantum computing technical

"spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies"

Gate-model quantum computing is a way of building quantum computers where information is stored in qubits—tiny units that can represent blended states rather than just on/off—and computation is done by applying a sequence of precise operations called gates. Think of it as a programmable circuit where each gate nudges qubits like musical notes in a score; investors care because, if scaled and error-corrected, this approach promises dramatic speedups for certain tasks (encryption, optimization, simulation) that can reshape industries and create new markets.

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What board change did D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) announce on September 18, 2026?

D-Wave Quantum Inc. appointed Bernard Gavgani as an independent Class II director effective September 18, 2026, with a term lasting until the company’s 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until his successor is duly elected and qualified.

What committees will Bernard Gavgani serve on at D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)?

Bernard Gavgani will serve on D-Wave Quantum Inc.’s Cybersecurity Committee of the Board of Directors, adding his technology, cybersecurity, and AI governance experience to the board’s oversight of these areas.

How will Bernard Gavgani be compensated as a director of D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)?

Bernard Gavgani will be compensated on the same basis as other non-employee directors of D-Wave Quantum Inc., as described under the “Director Compensation” section of the company’s proxy statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

What is Bernard Gavgani’s professional background relevant to D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS)?

Bernard Gavgani is 67 and serves as Senior Advisor for Technology and Innovation to BNP Paribas Group Executive Management. He previously was Group Chief Information Officer of BNP Paribas and held senior roles in capital markets, equity derivatives, technology, and operations.

Did D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) disclose any related-party transactions or arrangements involving Bernard Gavgani?

D-Wave Quantum Inc. stated there are no transactions between Bernard Gavgani and the company reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K, and no arrangements, understandings, or family relationships connected to his selection as a director.

What additional disclosure did D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) provide with this director appointment?

D-Wave Quantum Inc. furnished a press release as Exhibit 99.1, dated September 21, 2026, announcing Bernard Gavgani’s appointment to the Board of Directors and Cybersecurity Committee and describing his technology, cybersecurity, and AI governance experience.

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE

SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 18, 2026

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D-Wave Quantum Inc.

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Delaware			001-41468			88-1068854
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2650 East Bayshore Road

Palo Alto, California

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On September 18, 2026, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of D-Wave Quantum Inc. (the “Company”) appointed Bernard Gavgani as an independent Class II director, effective as of September 18, 2026, to hold office until the Company's 2027 Annual Meeting of Stockholders or until his successor is duly elected and qualified. Mr. Gavgani will serve on the Cybersecurity Committee of the Board and will be compensated on the same basis as all other non-employee directors of the Company, as described under the heading “Director Compensation” in the Company’s Proxy Statement for its 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders.

Mr. Gavgani, age 67, currently serves as Senior Advisor for Technology and Innovation to BNP Paribas Group Executive Management. From October 2018 to June 2025, he served as Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) of BNP Paribas. He joins the Board in a personal capacity and brings deep experience in global technology strategy, operational transformation, artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity, and workplace and network modernization.

From 2009 to 2018, Mr. Gavgani served as Chief Operating Officer for Information Technology and Operations within BNP Paribas Corporate and Institutional Banking. Earlier in his career at BNP Paribas, he held senior leadership positions across capital markets, equity derivatives, technology, operations, and the bank’s General Inspection function. Mr. Gavgani completed the Advanced Certificate for Executives at the MIT Sloan School of Management, and holds an Executive MBA from HEC Paris.

There are no transactions between Mr. Gavgani and the Company that would be reportable under Item 404(a) of Regulation S‑K. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Gavgani and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Gavgani was selected as a director, and Mr. Gavgani has no family relationships with any of the Company’s directors or executive officers. A copy of the press release announcing Mr. Gavgani's appointment as a director of the Company is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K, and incorporated herein by reference.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit No.						Description
99.1						Press release, dated September 21, 2026.
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document).

SIGNATURES

           Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 21, 2026			D-Wave Quantum Inc.
			By:			/s/ Alan Baratz
			Name:			Alan Baratz
			Title:			President & Chief Executive Officer

Exhibit 99.1

D-Wave Appoints Bernard Gavgani to Board of Directors and Cybersecurity Committee

Seasoned financial technology executive brings depth of expertise in global technology strategy, cybersecurity, AI governance, and operational transformation to D-Wave

PALO ALTO, Calif. — September 21, 2026 — D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) ("D-Wave" or the "Company"), the only dual-platform quantum computing company providing both annealing and gate-model systems, software and services, today announced the appointment of veteran financial technology executive Bernard Gavgani to its Board of Directors and Cybersecurity Committee.

Gavgani currently serves as Senior Advisor for Technology and Innovation to BNP Paribas Group Executive Management and previously served as Group Chief Information Officer (CIO) of BNP Paribas. He joins D-Wave's Board in a personal capacity and brings deep experience in global technology strategy, operational transformation, artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity, and workplace and network modernization.

Prior to serving as group CIO, Gavgani served as chief operating officer for information technology and operations within BNP Paribas corporate and institutional banking. Earlier in his career at BNP Paribas, he held senior leadership positions across capital markets, equity derivatives, technology, operations, and the bank’s general inspection function.

“I’m thrilled to join the D-Wave board at a time of rapid growth and opportunity for the company,” said Gavgani. “Having served as a CIO, I understand the practical requirements for bringing emerging technologies into the enterprise – from integrating with existing systems to delivering measurable business value. I look forward to bringing that perspective to D-Wave as it continues to strengthen the technology infrastructure and operational capabilities needed for its next phase.”

“Bernard brings decades of experience making critical technology decisions within a highly regulated global enterprise,” said Sharon Holt, chair of the D-Wave board. “His expertise in cybersecurity, risk management, and large-scale transformation will add an important dimension to the board as we guide D-Wave’s long-term strategy and market leadership.”

“Bernard adds an important perspective to the board as a seasoned technology leader who understands the demands of operating at global enterprise scale,” said Dr. Alan Baratz, CEO of D-Wave. “His insights will be invaluable as we build on our technology foundation and expand the value we deliver to customers.”

About D-Wave Quantum Inc.

D-Wave is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: www.dwavequantum.com.

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