QuiX Quantum Welcomes Basil Garabet to the Supervisory Board
QuiX Quantum, the European leader in photonic quantum computing hardware, is pleased to announce the appointment of Basil Garabet to its Supervisory Board. With over four decades in the photonics industry, Basil brings a wealth of experience and expertise to QuiX Quantum.
Basil Garabet has served as President and CEO of NKT Photonics since 2015. Under his leadership, NKT Photonics achieved significant growth and was acquired by Hamamatsu Photonics, a global leader in photonic technologies, earlier in 2024. Basil remains in his role at NKT Photonics post completion.
In addition to his role at NKT Photonics, Basil is active in the photonics and quantum ecosystem. He has been on the board of the Danish Quantum Community from 2021 to 2024, and is currently the president and board member of the European Photonics Industry Consortium and a board member of Bifrost Communications.
“I’m delighted to welcome Basil to the board as we make another step towards being the European leader in photonic quantum computing. We will continue building expertise on the board as the company evolves. The rapid growth in stature and depth of the QuiX Quantum executive team has recently been demonstrated by the latest EIC Accelerator win and we look forward to further growth in the company and additions to the board.” said Andrew Wallace, Chairman of the Supervisory Board.
Basil's educational background includes an MSc in Lasers from the University of Essex, obtained in 1983. He has held executive positions at several leading photonics companies, including JK Lasers, EM4, Altitun, Melles Griot, and Lasertron, and has been involved in numerous transactions.
Commenting on his appointment, Basil Garabet said, “I am thrilled to join QuiX Quantum’s Supervisory Board at such a pivotal time. The company is making remarkable strides in photonic quantum computing, and I look forward to contributing to their continued success.”
As a board member at QuiX Quantum, Basil will bridge connections with the Danish ecosystem, as well as helping to guide the board’s role in strategic technology decisions, scaling up, and commercial strategies. His appointment marks a significant step forward in QuiX Quantum’s mission to lead the development and commercialization of photonic quantum computing technologies in Europe and beyond.
"Basil has the same technical curiosity in quantum physics and optics that we feel every day at QuiX Quantum" said Dr.-Ing. Stefan Hengesbach, CEO of QuiX Quantum. "Paired with the ability to successfully scale business, this creates an ideal and unique combination to supplement our Supervisory Board. "
About the EIC Accelerator: The EIC Accelerator offers start-ups and SMEs grants of up to €2.5 million combined with equity investments through the EIC Fund ranging from €0.5 to €15 million or more. In addition to financial support, all projects benefit from a wide range of Business Acceleration Services that provide access to leading expertise, corporates, investors and ecosystem actors. Learn more about the EIC Accelerator news here.
About QuiX Quantum: QuiX Quantum is the European market leader in quantum computing hardware based on photonics. The company is at the forefront of building the first Universal Photonic Quantum Computer in Europe, with its first sale to the German Aerospace Center (DLR) marking a significant milestone. The core technology of their universal quantum computers is award-winning and commercially available, reflecting the company's commitment to innovation and excellence. QuiX Quantum operates from four offices across Europe and serves a diverse customer base worldwide. The company is dedicated to advancing the field of quantum computing through cutting-edge photonic technologies, making significant contributions to the global quantum community.
