Marilyn Wagner is an accomplished leader in technology and business transformation, currently serving as the Head of Quantum Academia, Aerospace & Defense, and US Government at IBM since April 2022. In this role, Marilyn leads IBM Quantum's go-to-market strategy and focuses on workforce development and strategic planning. Prior to this, Marilyn held significant positions at Duco, where as Vice President in Enterprise Data Solutions, promoted a SaaS solution with notable operational cost savings for financial institutions. Marilyn’s extensive experience includes roles at Databricks, Salesforce, Amazon.com, and Imagitas, showcasing a strong track record in data analytics, sales strategy, and business development. Marilyn's educational background includes an MBA from Carnegie Mellon University and a BS in Computer Science from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.