Pasqal (NASDAQ: PSQL), a quantum computing company headquartered in Paris, announced the appointment of Florence Lao as Chief Legal Officer, according to a press release issued Oct. 1, 2026.

In her new role, Lao will oversee Pasqal's global legal strategy, covering corporate governance, securities law compliance, commercial transactions, intellectual property, regulatory compliance and strategic growth initiatives. She will also report to the executive leadership team and Board of Directors.

Lao brings nearly 20 years of experience as an international business lawyer. Before joining Pasqal, she served as General Counsel and Board Secretary of Deezer. Earlier in her career, she held senior legal roles at Adisseo and SMCP, where she participated in SMCP's 2017 initial public offering on Euronext Paris. She began her career as an M&A lawyer at Latham & Watkins before serving as Deputy General Counsel at Artemis.

Lao holds degrees from Paris II Panthéon-Assas University, Paris-Dauphine University and the London School of Economics.

"Florence is a proven legal leader with extensive experience guiding international organizations through significant periods of growth, transformation and public company governance," said Wasiq Bokhari, CEO of Pasqal.