Paris, June 2025 — C12 is pleased to welcome Lydia Baril as its new Head of Innovation & Partnerships.
Lydia brings a rare combination of international leadership and deep technical expertise in quantum technologies. With a doctorate in physics from Université Paris-Saclay, she has led multidisciplinary teams and driven strategic innovation programs at Microsoft, Oxford Quantum Circuits, Pasqal, and most recently as Head of Quantum DTU at the Technical University of Denmark.
She is the author of 28 peer-reviewed publications and holds seven patents in the fields of nanotechnology and quantum science. Throughout her career, Lydia has established a reputation as a transformative leader, developing disruptive technologies, forging strategic partnerships, and translating cutting-edge research into industrial breakthroughs.
In her new role, Lydia will report directly to CEO Pierre Desjardins. She will shape C12’s innovation roadmap, lead key partnerships across industry, academia, and public institutions, and identify opportunities for collaborative funding. She will also oversee intellectual property strategy and help scale C12’s quantum supply chain. Lydia will represent C12 in major research consortiums, industry forums, and policy discussions, advancing both our mission and the broader quantum ecosystem.
“We are thrilled to welcome Lydia to C12,” says Pierre Desjardins, CEO and co-founder of C12. “Her exceptional background and innovation mindset will help us reach new milestones in building next-generation quantum computing solutions.”
“I’m honored to join C12 at such a pivotal moment,” says Lydia Baril. “Quantum computing is on the verge of profound transformation, and I’m excited to help shape the innovation and strategic collaborations that will define the future. C12’s qubit architecture marks a true paradigm shift in quantum computing — tackling the noise issue at its source. C12 is a uniquely diverse company with rich interdisciplinary expertise, and that’s exactly the kind of environment where breakthrough innovation thrives.”
C12 is growing. If you’re passionate about quantum technology and want to help shape the future of computing, we’d love to hear from you. Explore open roles on our Careers page and come build with us.
