Thierry Botter

Thierry Botter is a prominent figure in the fields of quantum computing and aerospace engineering, currently serving as a member of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on Quantum Computing and as Executive Director of the European Quantum Industry Consortium. With extensive experience at Airbus, where roles included Deputy Head of Central Research & Technology and Head of Airbus Blue Sky, Thierry Botter contributed significantly to strategic planning and collaborative research initiatives. Previous positions include Strategic Advisor for the European Commission’s Quantum Technologies Flagship and Board Observer at QC Ware Corp. Thierry Botter holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley, a M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and a B.Sc. in Engineering Physics from Queen's University.