David Bryant

David Bryant is the Chief Experience Officer (CXO) at IBM Quantum, a division of IBM focused on quantum computing technology. He has held this position since November 2021, based in New York, United States.1 In this role, Bryant oversees the Experience Team, with global responsibility for product design and marketing of IBM's quantum computing initiatives.1

Career Highlights

IBM Quantum:

• Prior to becoming CXO, Bryant served as Program Director from March 2020 to November 20211
• Led global marketing efforts that significantly advanced IBM Quantum's position in the quantum computing industry1

Previous Experience:

• Co-founder and Strategy Partner at Special Forces, a strategic consultancy (2010-2020)1
• Marketing Director at Rigetti Computing, another quantum computing company (2018-2019)1
• Co-founder and CSO of Havoc, an agile branding studio (2014-2017)1

Achievements and Contributions

Bryant has made significant contributions to the field of quantum computing:

• Invented a system for compartmentalizing and visualizing quantum resources from large-scale quantum processors using an innovative 3D methodology, for which he holds a patent1
• Played a key role in the development of IBM Quantum System Two, a modular and extensible quantum computing system designed to support the next stage of quantum technology23

Background in Marketing and Creative Direction

Before specializing in quantum computing, Bryant had an extensive career in marketing and creative direction:

• Held executive creative positions at agencies like FCB Global and Digitas1
• Worked as a writer at Wieden + Kennedy on Microsoft global TV campaigns1
• Co-founded Tribal Worldwide and helped establish it as a global agency network1

David Bryant's unique combination of creative marketing expertise and quantum computing knowledge has positioned him as a key figure in communicating and advancing IBM's quantum initiatives to a broader audience.