Quantum Industry Canada (QIC) is pleased to announce changes to our Board leadership.
After many years of exceptional service, Dr. Michele Mosca has completed his tenure as Chair in accordance with QIC’s succession plan. A co-founder and committed champion of QIC, Michele’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping Canada’s national quantum community. He will continue as a Director until June 2026.
The Board has appointed Alexandra Daoud as the new Chair and Elise Usunier as the new Vice-Chair. Both already serve on QIC’s Board and bring deep sector expertise, strong governance experience, and a shared commitment to QIC’s mission of building a globally competitive quantum industry for Canada.
Short bios for Alexandra and Elise follow below.
“Michele’s leadership has shaped QIC from day one, and our community owes him immense gratitude for his vision and dedication. As Alexandra and Elise step into their new roles, QIC is well positioned to carry forward its momentum —strengthening Canada’s quantum sector and deepening our impact at home and on the global stage.”
About Alexandra Daoud, Chair of the Board
Strategic Advisor & Fractional Chief IP Officer, Daoud IP
Alexandra Daoud is a strategic leader with more than two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, innovation, and intellectual property. With a proven track record in guiding IP strategy and advising in cutting-edge fields such as quantum computing and AI, she brings both sector depth and strategic vision to QIC’s governance.
Alexandra previously served as Vice President of IP and Regulatory Affairs at Anyon Systems and holds a B.Eng. in Electrical Engineering from McGill University. She is a registered patent agent with both USPTO and CIPO.
About Elise Usunier, Vice-Chair of the Board
Chief Commercial Officer, Zero Point Cryogenics
Elise Usunier is a results-driven leader specializing in the commercialization of advanced technologies and fostering innovation ecosystems. As Chief Commercial Officer at Zero Point Cryogenics, Elise leads strategic initiatives to bring cutting-edge cryogenic cooling solutions to market, supporting global researchers and organizations in advancing the capabilities of quantum computing and data center infrastructure.
With a strong background in scaling emerging technologies, Elise has managed enterprise growth strategies, developed actionable frameworks for innovation ecosystems, and facilitated collaboration between academia, industry, and government. A strategist with an MBA in International Business, Elise combines a passion for technological advancement with an ability to align innovation with economic and societal goals.
