Dr. Noelle Ibrahim
Quantum Computing Innovation Leader, Ernst & Young, Canada. Dr. Noelle Ibrahim is Quantum Computing Innovation Leader at EY Canada, where she leads the growth of quantum capabilities, client offerings, strategic alliances and innovation initiatives. With more than 25 years of industry experience, she combines deep technical expertise with financial services experience and commercial leadership to connect emerging quantum technologies with practical business value. Before joining EY, she founded Global Business Algorithms, helping organizations develop quantum-readiness strategies, lower the cost of experimentation and identify promising business applications. Previously, Dr. Ibrahim spent more than five years at IBM, where she helped build IBM Quantum’s global financial services practice and shape its Canadian quantum banking strategy. As Global Industry Applications Lead for IBM Quantum, she led cross-functional teams developing quantum adoption strategies and hands-on use-case prototypes for financial institutions. A published researcher and contributor to patented quantum-classical machine-learning methods, including applications in fraud detection and anti-money laundering, she brings a research-informed, commercially grounded perspective to quantum innovation and adoption.