Semiconductor leader John Hollister joins Silicon Quantum Computing as CFO

Silicon Quantum Computing has appointed John Hollister as Chief Financial Officer, beginning August 17, 2026. He brings over 25 years of financial leadership in the semiconductor industry to the quantum computing firm. Hollister previously served as CFO at GlobalFoundries, one of the world’s largest semiconductor foundries, and spent 11 years as CFO at Silicon Labs, preparing him to lead SQC’s financial strategy as it scales its manufacturing technology. “John brings a track record of financial rigor and expertise that is critical to advancing our commercial roadmap,” said SQC Founder and CEO Michelle Simmons. Hollister’s arrival, following the appointment of a Chief Legal Officer, strengthens SQC’s executive team as it participates in DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative and deploys quantum-enhanced chips to customers. Hollister’s Semiconductor Leadership Supports SQC’s Commercial Roadmap John Hollister transitioned into his role as Silicon Quantum Computing’s Chief Financial Officer on August 17, 2026, with the announcement made on September 16, 2026. This experience positions Hollister to effectively manage SQC’s financial trajectory as it scales operations and pursues commercialization, particularly as SQC builds its atomic-precision manufacturing capability and participates in initiatives like DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative. Hollister outlined his focus for the position, stating, “I look forward to building the financial infrastructure to support SQC’s next phase of growth, both in Australia and globally.” He emphasized the commercial potential of quantum computing and SQC’s unique manufacturing advantage, suggesting a strategy centered on expanding the company’s reach and impact. His appointment, alongside that of Chief Legal Officer Karna Nisewaner in June 2026, strengthens SQC’s executive team with decades of combined experience in the complex operational landscape of chip design and manufacturing, positioning the company for continued advancement. Source: https://sqc.com/news/sqc-appoints-john-hollister-chief-financial-officer More like thisQuantum Computing Business NewsHorizon Quantum clarifies details of its March mergerQuantum Computing Business NewsFormer Mossad Chief Yossi Cohen Joins Quantum X LabsQuantum HardwareIQM engineer moves from qubits to a working quantum computerQuantum TechnologyInfleqtion’s co-founder recognized for quantum compilation workStay currentSee today’s quantum computing news on Quantum Zeitgeist for the latest breakthroughs in qubits, hardware, algorithms, and industry deals. Tags: Dr. Donovan Dr. Donovan is a futurist and technology writer covering the quantum revolution. Where classical computers manipulate bits that are either on or off, quantum machines exploit superposition and entanglement to process information in ways that classical physics cannot. Dr. Donovan tracks the full quantum landscape: fault-tolerant computing, photonic and superconducting architectures, post-quantum cryptography, and the geopolitical race between nations and corporations to achieve quantum advantage. The decisions being made now, in research labs and government offices around the world, will determine who controls the most powerful computers ever built. Latest Posts by Dr. Donovan: Researchers Cut Overhead in Quantum Error Assessment September 19, 2026 Researchers Build Colour Codes with Polynomial Error Correction September 19, 2026 Researchers Find Static Correlation Impacts Catalyst Selectivity September 19, 2026