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Quandela renforce sa direction et sa gouvernance pour accélérer son passage à l’échelle industrielle

Cyril Dujardin rejoint l’entreprise en tant que Directeur des opérations, Michel Zecri devient vice-Président Industrialisation et Michel Paulin est nommé Président du Conseil d’administration, une série de nominations qui visent […]

Cyril Dujardin rejoint l’entreprise en tant que Directeur des opérations, Michel Zecri devient vice-Président Industrialisation et Michel Paulin est nommé Président du Conseil d’administration, une série de nominations qui visent à accélérer le déploiement international de l’informatique quantique photonique.

Massy, France – 29 mai 2026 – Quandela, leader de l’informatique quantique photonique, annonce aujourd’hui un renforcement majeur de son équipe dirigeante et de sa gouvernance avec l’arrivée de Cyril Dujardin en tant que Directeur des opérations et de Michel Zecri en tant que vice-Président Industrialisation. Michel Paulin, ancien Directeur général d’OVHcloud, SFR et Neuf Cegetel, devient Président du Conseil d’administration.

Ces nominations marquent une nouvelle étape dans le développement de Quandela. Alors que le secteur du quantique entre dans une phase de déploiement, de passage à l’échelle et d’industrialisation, les enjeux portent désormais autant sur la capacité d’exécution que sur la performance scientifique : industrialisation de technologies complexes, structuration des opérations internationales, sécurisation des chaînes d’approvisionnement, accompagnement des déploiements clients et montée en échelle des infrastructures.

Avec Cyril Dujardin, Michel Zecri et Michel Paulin, Quandela renforce les capacités opérationnelles, industrielles et de gouvernance nécessaires pour accélérer le déploiement international de ses systèmes quantiques photoniques sur des plateformes cloud, dans des centres de données, des environnements de calcul haute performance (HPC), des instituts de recherche et auprès de clients industriels.

« L’informatique quantique entre aujourd’hui dans une phase où la capacité à industrialiser et déployer les technologies devient aussi importante que les avancées scientifiques », déclare Niccolò Somaschi, cofondateur et CEO de Quandela. « Quandela a construit une position unique dans l’informatique quantique photonique, avec des systèmes conçus pour des environnements réels et une feuille de route claire vers le calcul quantique tolérant aux erreurs. L’arrivée de Cyril Dujardin et Michel Zecri, ainsi que la nomination de Michel Paulin à la présidence du Conseil, nous donnent les moyens opérationnels et industriels nécessaires pour accompagner notre changement d’échelle. »

Cyril Dujardin (50 ans) apporte plus de 25 ans d’expérience de direction dans les domaines de la deeptech, de la cybersécurité, de la défense, des infrastructures critiques et des technologies souveraines. Il a dirigé de grandes organisations internationales, piloté d’importants centres de profit et conduit des transformations complexes, notamment chez Atos et Eutelsat/OneWeb. En tant que Directeur des opérations, il supervisera les opérations mondiales de Quandela et accompagnera l’exécution de la stratégie de l’entreprise dans les domaines du produit, de la R&D, du développement commercial, des partenariats et des déploiements clients.



« Quandela se trouve à un moment clé de son développement : une technologie de pointe doit désormais s’appuyer sur une organisation capable de la déployer à grande échelle », déclare Cyril Dujardin, Directeur des opérations de Quandela. « Mon objectif sera d’accompagner la croissance de l’entreprise avec une organisation claire, rapide et fiable, en alignant recherche, produit, développement commercial et déploiement client afin de répondre aux attentes des marchés industriels, institutionnels et internationaux. »

Michel Zecri (54 ans) rejoint Quandela avec plus de 20 ans d’expérience dans la direction industrielle d’environnements technologiques de pointe, notamment dans les semi-conducteurs, les technologies infrarouges, l’aéronautique et la défense. Il a occupé des fonctions de direction des opérations et de direction générale chez Freescale/Motorola, Sofradir/Lynred et Rakon, où il a piloté des équipes multisites ainsi que des transformations industrielles de grande ampleur, de la R&D à la production.




En tant que vice-Président Industrialisation, Michel Zecri pilotera la montée en puissance industrielle des plateformes et composants quantiques de Quandela afin d’en faire des produits manufacturables, fiables et optimisés en coût. Son périmètre couvrira les opérations de production, les processus industriels, la résilience de la chaîne d’approvisionnement, les systèmes qualité, la conformité, les opérations hardware et le support client.

« Le passage à l’échelle du hardware quantique exige une rigueur industrielle à tous les niveaux : conception orientée fabrication, maîtrise des procédés, stratégie fournisseurs, qualité, fiabilité et support sur l’ensemble du cycle de vie », explique Michel Zecri, vice-Président Industrialisation de Quandela. « L’approche photonique de Quandela présente un fort potentiel pour un déploiement à grande échelle, et je suis heureux de contribuer à transformer cet avantage technologique en plateforme industrielle reproductible. »

Michel Paulin (65 ans), qui avait rejoint le Conseil d’administration de Quandela en 2025, en devient le Président. Figure reconnue du secteur numérique, il apporte une vaste expérience dans le cloud, les télécommunications, les infrastructures numériques souveraines, l’expansion internationale et les entreprises technologiques en forte croissance. En tant que Président du Conseil d’administration, il accompagnera la stratégie de long terme de Quandela, sa gouvernance et son positionnement dans l’écosystème mondial du quantique.


« Quandela bénéficie d’une recherche de premier plan, d’une feuille de route produit pragmatique et d’une position stratégique européenne dans l’une des technologies les plus structurantes des prochaines décennies », déclare Michel Paulin, Président du Conseil d’administration de Quandela. « Mon rôle sera d’aider l’entreprise à transformer cette position en leadership international durable, avec les standards de gouvernance, de partenariat et d’exécution attendus d’un acteur technologique mondial. »

Ce renforcement de l’équipe dirigeante intervient après plusieurs étapes importantes pour Quandela, parmi lesquelles l’extension de son offre d’informatique quantique accessible via le cloud, le déploiement de systèmes quantiques photoniques dans des environnements réels et le développement de partenariats stratégiques en Europe et en Asie. Ensemble, ces nominations reflètent l’ambition de Quandela de bâtir non seulement une technologie quantique de pointe, mais aussi l’organisation industrielle capable de la déployer à grande échelle.

À propos de Quandela

Quandela est un leader mondial de l’informatique quantique, concevant, construisant et fournissant des solutions quantiques de pointe pour la recherche et l’industrie. Son offre comprend les ordinateurs quantiques les plus économes en énergie pour les centres de données, des solutions d’informatique quantique « full-stack » accessibles via le cloud, ainsi que des services d’accès à des algorithmes pour les clients universitaires et industriels. Suivant une feuille de route pragmatique et progressive, Quandela déploie des systèmes de niveau industriel depuis 2023 tout en développant les futures générations d’ordinateurs quantiques tolérants aux pannes, capables d’évoluer grâce à l’intégration de milliers de composants photoniques. Quandela s’engage à rendre l’informatique quantique accessible à tous afin de relever les défis industriels et sociétaux les plus complexes. Pour en savoir plus : https://www.quandela.com/

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Quandela and Quanova partner to deploy Vietnam’s first quantum computer and launch the Quantum Innovator Residency Program

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Quanova has selected Quandela’s MosaiQ quantum computer—the first to be deployed in Vietnam—to build a leading quantum education and research ecosystem at Quang Trung University (QTU), with the support of Nam A Bank.

Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) / Paris (France), 22 October 2026 – Quandela, a European leader in photonic quantum computing, announces a major milestone in its expansion in Southeast Asia. Quanova, a Vietnamese quantum company, has selected Quandela’s MosaiQ solution as the foundation of a new quantum research, innovation, service and entrepreneurship (quantum-RISE) program at Quang Trung University (QTU) in Quy Nhơn, Gia Lai. The project marks the first France–Vietnam collaboration in quantum computing and will lead to the deployment of Vietnam’s first quantum computer, with the support of Nam A Bank.

Vietnam’s first quantum computer at the heart of a strategic education and research program

This long-term partnership, developed with Quanova, Quandela’s strategic local partner in Vietnam, will provide Quang Trung University with a comprehensive platform for education, research and innovation. Nam A Bank is supporting the initiative as part of its commitment to advanced technologies. As Võ Hoàng Hải, Deputy CEO of Nam A Bank, explained: “Nam A Bank invests in core technologies, including quantum technology, to help build high-tech capabilities in Vietnam through strong and effective cooperation with French organizations.” The program includes: 

  • Deployment of the MosaiQ photonic quantum computer; 
  • Faculty training and development of dedicated curricula;  
  • Provision of the software suite and support for the creation of a Quantum Experience Center and launch of the Quantum Innovator Residency Program;  
  • Organization of technology events and hackathons. 

A landmark France–Vietnam quantum collaboration

The project builds on the strategic agreement signed by Quandela and Quanova in Paris during the France–Vietnam Leaders Forum, in the presence of General Secretary President Tô Lâm and French President Emmanuel Macron. It is the first France–Vietnam collaboration dedicated to quantum computing and reflects the growing technological cooperation between the two countries.

For Marine Xech-Gaspa, Director of Institutional Affairs & Public Policy at Quandela, the announcement shows how quickly the partnership is translating into concrete action: “Quandela is very proud to see its strategic partnership with Quanova already materialize in the first France–Vietnam quantum computing project and the deployment of Vietnam’s first quantum computer. We sincerely thank Quang Trung University and Nam A Bank for their trust. Together, we are laying the foundations for a lasting quantum ecosystem that will support education, research and innovation in Vietnam.”

Officialized in Ho Chi Minh City

The partnership and the deployment project were officially announced in Ho Chi Minh City on the evening of 21 October 2026, in the presence of representatives of the Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (C4IR).

Welcoming the announcement, Étienne Ranaivoson, Consul General of France in Ho Chi Minh City, said: “As part of the first French delegation dedicated to quantum technologies in Vietnam, I welcome Quandela’s commitment, which is enabling Vietnam to acquire its first quantum computer—a symbol of the trust uniting our two countries in the technologies of the future.”

The event highlighted the shared commitment of French and Vietnamese partners to develop sovereign capabilities in quantum technologies, education and research.

Building long-term quantum capacity in Vietnam 

Beyond the installation of MosaiQ, the partnership is designed to build lasting local expertise. The Quantum Innovator Residency Program will bring together students, researchers, educators and technology innovators around practical uses of quantum computing, while faculty training, dedicated curricula and access to Quandela’s software environment will support the emergence of a new generation of quantum talent in Vietnam.

Rossy Nguyen Hoang Hong Nhung, CEO of Quanova, summarized the partnership approach: “To co-create new technologies, we must first build trusted partnerships and train the next generation. That is why we are developing the Quantum Innovator Residency Program with Quandela, Quang Trung University and Nam A Bank.”

About Quandela

Quandela is a leading quantum computing company that designs, builds, and delivers cutting-edge quantum solutions for industry: ready-to-use quantum computers for data centres, cloud-accessible quantum processors, and algorithm access services for industrial clients. Quandela is committed to making quantum computing accessible to all in order to address the most complex industrial and societal challenges. Discover our vision at: https://www.quandela.com/

About Quanova:

Quanova, a young startup committed to building Vietnam’s Quantum Future by connecting knowledge, innovating technology, and shaping the future with breakthrough research in quantum physics.  For more information: www.quanova.org 

About Quang Trung University

Cultivating people of Service for society – professionally competent, ethically grounded, and driven by the aspiration to give back.  For more information: www.qtu.edu.vn  

About Nam A Bank

Nam A Bank is a pioneering bank in advancing the development of quantum technology and Vietnam’s quantum human resources, operating efficiently and continuously contributing to socio-economic development.  For more information: https://www.namabank.com.vn

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FPT Corporation and Quandela sign Memorandum of Understanding to advance quantum technology collaboration in Vietnam

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The two companies will explore cooperation across quantum research, cloud computing, education and talent development, as well as future applications for industry and government.

Hanoi, Vietnam / Massy, France – 19 October 2026 – Quandela, a European leader in photonic quantum computing, and FPT Corporation, Vietnam’s largest private information technology and telecommunications services company, announced today the signing of a two-year Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing cooperation in quantum technologies and supporting the development of the quantum ecosystem in Vietnam.

The two-year agreement establishes a framework through which FPT and Quandela will explore joint initiatives combining FPT’s engineering, research and understanding of the Vietnamese market with Quandela’s expertise in photonic quantum computing, including hardware, software and cloud infrastructure.

The collaboration will focus on several areas :

Combining expertise to advance quantum research and innovation

First, the companies intend to explore joint research and technology development, including potential work on quantum algorithms, quantum communications, cybersecurity-related applications and other areas of common interest.

FPT and Quandela will also explore cooperation around cloud-based quantum computing. Under the framework, Quandela may provide FPT researchers with access to its cloud-based quantum computing infrastructure, while FPT intends to establish a dedicated research group conduct experimentation and identify potential applications of quantum computing.

A third pillar will focus on education, training and talent development. The companies will explore opportunities to contribute to FPT’s university and high-school programs, including through access to quantum learning environments and open-source tools, expert training, seminars and potential exchanges between researchers and engineers.

Supporting a growing quantum ecosystem

The MoU also provides a framework for broader cooperation with universities, research institutions, technology partners and industrial stakeholders, with the objective of identifying new quantum use cases and strengthening collaboration between the Vietnamese and European quantum ecosystems. The parties may ultimately explore joint advisory activities for enterprises and public-sector organisations, as well as international deployments additional market opportunities.

Marine Xech-Gaspa, Director of Institutional Affairs and Public Policy at Quandela, signs the agreement alongside Dr. Nguyen Xuan Phong, Chief AI Transformation Officer of FPT Corporation and Director of the Quantum AI & Cyber Security Institute (QACI), and, from left to right, Didier Le Bret, Ambassador of France to Vietnam; Éléonore Caroit, Minister Delegate for Francophonie, International Partnerships and French Nationals Abroad; and Prof. Dr. Tran Tuan Anh, Vice President of the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology.

“Quantum technologies are becoming an increasingly important component of the future computing landscape. Through this collaboration with Quandela, we want to strengthen our internal capabilities, give our researchers access to advanced technologies and progressively identify applications that can create value for Vietnam’s economy and technology ecosystem,” 
said Dr. Nguyen Xuan Phong, Chief AI Transformation Officer of FPT Corporation and Director of the Quantum AI & Cyber Security Institute.

“Establishing a robust quantum ecosystem requires far more than technological access. It demands research, expertise, infrastructure, and the capacity to align quantum computing with real-world applications. By joining forces with FPT, we are combining these key pillars to deliver impactful projects together in Vietnam,”
stated Marine Xech-Gaspa, Director of Institutional Affairs and Public Policy at Quandela.

About Quandela

Quandela is a global leader in quantum computing, designing, building, and delivering cutting-edge quantum solutions for research and industry: providing the most energy-efficient quantum computers for computing centers, comprehensive quantum computing solutions accessible via the cloud, and algorithm access services for academic and industrial customers. Quandela follows a pragmatic and progressive roadmap, deploying industrial systems since 2023 while developing future generations of fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of scaling by integrating thousands of photonic components. Quandela is committed to making quantum computing accessible to all in order to tackle the most complex industrial and societal challenges.

For more information: www.quandela.com

About FPT Corporation

FPT Corporation (FPT) is Vietnam’s leading technology corporation, pioneering digital transformation and providing consulting, technology services, solutions, and implementation for businesses and organizations worldwide. Operating across two core sectors—Technology and Education—FPT partners with customers in more than 30 countries and territories, helping them achieve their business objectives and long-term growth through technology.

Committed to mastering strategic technologies, FPT continues to drive innovation across industries. The Corporation is dedicated to strengthening Vietnam’s position on the global technology map while delivering world-class AI-enabled solutions and digital transformation services to enterprises worldwide.

FPT reported a total revenue of USD 2.66 billion (FY2025) and a workforce of over 44,000 employees across its core businesses. For more information, please visit https://fpt.com/en

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Quandela continues in FrenchTech 2030 for a third consecutive year

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Selected for the 2026 cohort, Quandela renews its participation in the French government’s programme supporting strategic technologies.

MASSY, France, 16 October 2026 – Quandela today announces its selection for the 2026 French Tech 2030 cohort, marking its third consecutive year of participation in the programme since its launch in 2023.

The new cohort brings together 80 companies across eight strategic technology sectors. Led by Mission French Tech, the programme supports high-potential French companies developing breakthrough technologies, providing tailored government assistance to accelerate their growth in France and internationally.

This renewed participation will accompany Quandela’s continued development and industrialisation of photonic quantum computing technologies. Through the programme, the company will benefit from a further year of support addressing its development priorities.

Quandela’s participation reflects its commitment to transforming French scientific research into industrial capabilities with international reach. The company recognises the strength and diversity of France’s innovation ecosystem and the importance of sustained public support for ambitious scientific and industrial projects.

Quandela thanks Mission French Tech for its continued support and congratulates all companies selected for the 2026 cohort.

About Quandela

Quandela is a leading quantum computing company that designs, builds, and delivers cutting-edge quantum solutions for industry: ready-to-use quantum computers for data centres, cloud-accessible quantum processors, and algorithm access services for industrial clients. Quandela is committed to making quantum computing accessible to all in order to address the most complex industrial and societal challenges.
Discover our vision at: Quandela | Leading Photonic Quantum Computing Solutions

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