Silicon Quantum Computing hires chip maker GlobalFoundries former CFO John Hollister - Capital Brief

Briefing Executive Move Silicon Quantum Computing hires chip maker GlobalFoundries former CFO John Hollister Make us a preferred source Make us a preferred source on Google 7:00am on 16 September 2026 Link copied Copy failed The news: Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) has hired semiconductor manufacturer GlobalFoundries’ former chief financial officer John Hollister. He began as the University of New South Wales spinout’s chief financial officer on 17 August.The context: Hollister served as GlobalFoundries’ CFO between February 2024 and October 2025. Prior to that he spent more than 20 years at chip designer and manufacturer Silicon Labs, with the last 11 years spent serving as CFO. He has also previously worked at Cicada Semiconductor and semiconductor supplier Cirrus Logic.Hollister is based in Austin, Texas. SQC’s chief legal officer Karna Nisewaner, who joined the company in June 2026, and its chair, Simon Segars, are both based in San Francisco. SQC is one of 11 companies that are part of stage B of the US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative, which is testing the feasibility of building a utility-scale quantum computer by 2033.SQC is also backed by investment from the National Reconstruction Fund and the federal Industry department.What they said: “Building a globally competitive quantum computing company requires the sharpest minds and deep knowledge,” SQC founder and CEO Michelle Simmons said.“John brings a track record of financial rigor and expertise that is critical to advancing our commercial roadmap and scaling our world-leading manufacturing technology. We are delighted to have him on board.” The source: Silicon Quantum Computing media release By Brandon How Copy failed Topics: Executive moves, Quantum computing More in Technology and startups The Sydney legal AI startup taking on Harvey and Legora Samuel Junghenn bootstrapped Quillio to $1 million in recurring revenue. Now he’s raising external funding — but of a different kind. Harshdeep Kaur · 16 September 2026 The Edition Wood you believe Famed tech bull Cathie Wood thinks the current AI doom narrative is “ridiculous”. Instead, she sees a prolonged infrastructure boom and little reason to change course. Jassmyn Goh · 15 September 2026 Westpac goes all in on AI The nation’s second largest bank has unveiled a sweeping AI strategy, but veteran analysts are sceptical about whether it will deliver shareholder returns. Rose Mackenzie · 15 September 2026 OpenAI, Anthropic, Google are working together on AI safety, executive says 16 September 2026 TSMC executive compares AI to a ‘three-year old superman’ 15 September 2026 Zip shares rally amid $50m share buyback program 15 September 2026 Netwealth to acquire AI workflow platform Paradino for up to $29m 15 September 2026 AirTrunk partners with Emergence Quantum to develop cryogenic data centre cooling 15 September 2026