D-Wave Quantum CFO to Retire; Acting CFO Appointed

What Happened
D-Wave Quantum Inc. (QBTS) filed an 8-K on August 25, 2026, reporting that Chief Financial Officer John Markovich notified the company on August 19, 2026 that he will retire and resign as CFO effective September 2, 2026. The company said the resignation is not due to any disagreement with D-Wave. Greg Golkov, the company’s senior vice president of finance, will serve as acting Chief Financial Officer and principal financial and accounting officer.

Key Details

• Resignation effective date: September 2, 2026; filing date: August 25, 2026.
• Mr. Markovich credited with helping take D-Wave public in 2022 and raising over $900 million in capital during his five years with the company.
• Acting CFO: Greg Golkov (age 49), SVP of finance since May 2023, with 25+ years of finance/accounting experience; prior roles include VP Controller at Butterfly Network (Oct 2020–Mar 2023) and SVP Finance at Kaseya (Aug 2018–Oct 2020).
• No reportable transactions or special arrangements with Mr. Golkov; any future compensation changes will be disclosed via an 8-K amendment. A press release announcing the change is attached as an exhibit.

Why It Matters
A CFO transition affects the team that oversees financial reporting, investor communications, and the path to profitability. D-Wave’s internal promotion to acting CFO suggests continuity in accounting and SEC reporting functions, but investors should watch for any future disclosures about permanent appointment, compensation changes, or shifts in financial strategy. The company explicitly stated the departure was a retirement, not due to disagreement, which may reduce short‑term governance concerns.