Nitesh Sharan Appointed as CFO of Quantum Computing Leader Quantinuum

Nitesh Sharan Joins Quantinuum as Chief Financial Officer

On March 19, 2026, Quantinuum, a prominent leader in quantum computing, announced the appointment of Nitesh Sharan as their new Chief Financial Officer, effective April 6, 2026. Sharan brings over 25 years of international finance expertise in high-tech sectors, consumer products, and consulting to the position, further enhancing the financial strength of Quantinuum.

Prior to his new role, Sharan served nearly five years as CFO of SoundHound AI, Inc. Here, he successfully guided the company through its IPO in 2022, overseeing strategic financial planning, accounting, corporate strategy, HR, legal affairs, and intellectual property management.

Dr. Rajeeb Hazra, the President and CEO of Quantinuum, praised Sharan's exceptional combination of financial leadership and operational rigor, highlighting his experience in navigating complex growth environments and capital markets as crucial for the company’s ambitions in accelerating the commercialization of quantum computing.

Before his tenure at SoundHound AI, Sharan spent over five years at Nike, where he held several influential positions including Vice President of Investor Relations and Treasurer, Vice President of Corporate Finance and Treasurer, and CFO of Global Operations and Technology. His professional journey also includes 15 years at Hewlett-Packard, beginning his career as a consultant at Accenture.

Sharan is a certified financial analyst (CFA) and earned his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He completed his undergraduate degree at Case Western Reserve University. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, he now resides in Portland, Oregon.

In addition to his corporate achievements, Sharan actively participates in multiple boards including Activate, an organization that supports advanced science entrepreneurs in commercializing innovations. He also serves as a trustee for the progressive independent Catlin Gabel School, catering to students from preschool through high school.

About Quantinuum

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing firm specializing in providing a comprehensive platform designed for real-world quantum computing applications. The company has successfully commercialized multiple generations of quantum systems based on its established QCCD architecture, innovatively adapted to meet and exceed industry standards.

The company collaborates closely with key enterprises across pharmaceutical, materials science, financial services, governmental, and industrial sectors. Quantinuum boasts a workforce of approximately 700 employees, including many eminent scientists and researchers, with over 70% holding doctorate degrees. The company’s headquarters is located in Broomfield, Colorado, with additional facilities in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.

For those interested in learning more about Quantinuum and its pioneering work in quantum computing, please visit www.quantinuum.com.