Quantum Industry Canada Announces Leadership Transition and Appointment of Sean Lee as Acting CEO

Insider Brief PRESS RELEASE — Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) announced today that Lisa Lambert, the organization’s inaugural Chief Executive Officer (CEO), will conclude her tenure with QIC at the end of June to pursue a new career opportunity, and that Sean Lee of TRIUMF will step in as Acting CEO on an interim basis effective June 29, 2026. […]
The leadership change is occurring at the end of June 2026 due to Lisa Lambert's pursuit of a new career opportunity.
This only represents an internal organizational change within a single industry association, with limited broader implications.
The Quantum Industry Canada will have an acting CEO, Sean Lee, while a new permanent CEO is sought; the overall direction of the Canadian quantum ecosystem is unlikely to change immediately.
- · Sean Lee
- · Lisa Lambert
Lisa Lambert departs Quantum Industry Canada.
Quantum Industry Canada will conduct a search for a new permanent CEO.
The new leadership may subtly adjust the organization's strategic focus, but this is not guaranteed.
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