Insider Brief
- C12 has appointed Lydia Baril as Head of Innovation & Partnerships, strengthening its leadership team with deep expertise in quantum technologies and strategic collaboration.
- Baril, who holds a Ph.D. in physics from Université Paris-Saclay, brings global experience from roles at Microsoft, Oxford Quantum Circuits, Pasqal, and DTU. She is credited with 28 publications and seven patents in quantum and nanotechnology.
- Reporting directly to the CEO, Baril will lead key research and industry partnerships, oversee intellectual property strategy, support supply chain scaling, and drive public engagement to position C12 for global quantum leadership.
PRESS RELEASE – C12, a leading company in quantum computing, is proud to announce the appointment of Lydia Baril as Head of Innovation & Partnerships.
With an international background and recognized expertise in quantum technologies and innovation, Lydia Baril brings to C12 a unique experience gained at major tech firms and advanced startups.
Holding a Ph.D. in physics from Université Paris-Saclay, she has led multidisciplinary teams and overseen strategic programs at Microsoft, Oxford Quantum Circuits, Pasqal, and most recently served as Head of Quantum DTU at the Technical University of Denmark. Lydia is also the author of 28 international publications and holds 7 patents in nanotechnology and quantum fields.
A recognized innovator, she has excelled in driving the development of breakthrough technologies, forging strategic partnerships, and turning ideas into industrial success. Her leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to excellence will be key assets in supporting C12’s growth and accelerating innovation around quantum technologies.
Reporting directly to the CEO, Lydia will play a pivotal role in shaping C12’s strategic ecosystem. She will lead major research partnerships across industry, academia, and public institutions, while identifying and leveraging opportunities for grants and public funding. She will oversee intellectual property strategy and support the scaling of the supply chain. Lydia will also represent C12 in major consortia, industrial forums, and in engagements with government or public entities.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lydia Baril to C12. Her exceptional career and innovation mindset will help C12 reach new milestones in the development of our quantum solutions,” said Pierre Desjardins, CEO and co-founder of C12.
“I am honored to join C12 at a pivotal moment in its development. Quantum computing is on the brink of major transformations, and I am excited to help shape innovation and strengthen the strategic collaborations that will position C12 as a global leader. At C12, we are developing a fundamentally new approach to qubit fabrication, with the potential to enable scalable and ultra-efficient quantum computing. The technology is already showing remarkable results on key performance indicators. C12 is a truly diverse company, both in talent and expertise — an essential asset for innovation,” said Lydia Baril, Head of Innovation at C12.
