Pasqal names Stéphane Rougeot CFO ahead of Nasdaq debut and quantum growth push

Pasqal has appointed Stéphane Rougeot as its new Chief Financial Officer. The move comes as the company prepares for a Nasdaq listing and aims to strengthen its financial operations for growth. Rougeot’s experience with publicly-listed European tech firms is expected to support this transition. Rougeot will lead Pasqal’s financial strategy as it scales its neutral-atom quantum systems. His prior roles include CFO positions at Deezer S.A. and Signify N.V., both publicly traded companies. His appointment aligns with Pasqal’s goal of building a financial foundation for public markets.

Pasqal is also set to merge with Bleichroeder Acquisition Corp. II, listed on Nasdaq as BBCQ. This deal will provide access to capital and raise the company’s profile among investors. CEO Wasiq Bokhari has stressed the need for financial discipline to move quantum computing from labs to commercial use.

The company’s strong science, commercial roadmap, and high-profile customer base position it well for expansion under Rougeot’s leadership. The focus remains on proving the viability of quantum computing for industrial applications. Pasqal’s Nasdaq listing plans and merger with BBCQ aim to secure funding and visibility. Rougeot’s leadership will support its growth as a key player in quantum computing. The company is working to align its financial structures with those of established public tech firms.