QuantWare, an industrial quantum processor company headquartered in Delft, the Netherlands, has appointed Bart Filius as Chief Financial Officer, effective October 12, 2026. Filius will also join the company's board of directors as it scales production of VIO quantum processors and builds its commercial presence worldwide. The appointment follows a period of rapid expansion, including a US$178 million (€152 million) Series B round closed in May 2026.
An Appointment During Accelerating Growth
QuantWare is building KiloFab, an industrial-scale fabrication facility in the Netherlands, to support the industrialization of quantum processors. The company has grown its commercial footprint to more than 50 customers across 20 countries. Its VIO quantum processors are positioned among the most powerful quantum processor technologies available on the global market.
A Career Built on Science-Driven Growth
Filius brings more than two decades of financial and executive leadership in high-growth, science-driven companies. At Galapagos, where he spent nearly nine years, he served as Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and President. There he managed substantial growth and financing, including the company's Nasdaq initial public offering and follow-on financings.
Leading Transformational Partnerships
He led the negotiation of Galapagos' US$5 billion research and development collaboration with Gilead. Before Galapagos, he spent 13 years at Sanofi, where he was Chief Financial Officer of Sanofi Europe and Vice President of Mergers and Acquisitions. He currently chairs the audit committee of ProQR Therapeutics, listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol PRQR.
Financial Strategy for Quantum Scale
His experience in building a deeply technical company into a global commercial-stage business closely parallels the path ahead for QuantWare. That path involves long-horizon research and development, significant capital requirements, and strategic partnerships with some of the world's largest technology companies. Filius will be responsible for steering QuantWare's financial strategy as the company continues to commercialize its quantum processors globally.
Executive Perspectives
Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder Matt Rijlaarsdam said QuantWare's mission requires building a company that operates at a global scale, and he described Filius as a leader with hypergrowth experience. Filius said QuantWare has the ambition, technology, and team to lead the industrialization and commercialization of quantum computing. He also noted that the scale of the vision and the energy of the team attracted him to the role.
A New Phase of Commercial Expansion
Filius will officially join QuantWare on October 12, 2026, and will serve on the board of directors. His appointment strengthens the company's executive leadership during a period of industrial scale-up and expanding international demand. QuantWare expects his financial and operational background to support its next phase of growth and commercial execution.
Governance and Oversight
In addition to his executive responsibilities, Filius will contribute to board-level oversight as QuantWare expands its corporate governance framework. His background in audit and mergers and acquisitions is expected to support financial discipline and strategic decision-making. The dual role reflects the company's focus on mature financial management during industrial scaling.
The appointment of Bart Filius positions QuantWare to strengthen its financial foundations as it moves toward larger-scale production and deeper commercial partnerships. His record in public listings, major collaborations, and multinational operations aligns with the company's capital-intensive roadmap. His leadership is expected to support QuantWare's next stage of growth in the emerging quantum processor market.