Leadership
Dr. Donald Cowan
chairman
Dr. Donald Cowan is one of Canada’s most influential figures in computer science and technology innovation. A Distinguished Professor Emeritus at the University of Waterloo, Dr. Cowan was the founding Chair of its world-renowned David R. Cheriton School of Computer Science and leads the Computer Systems Group.
Terrance Popowich
chief Executive officer
Terry Popowich is the Chief Executive Officer of Qorsa Corp, headquartered in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. With over 35 years of high-impact leadership, he brings deep expertise in advanced technology, capital markets, and strategic growth, driving Qorsa’s mission to deliver cutting-edge AI solutions and quantum-resilient cybersecurity.
Prof. Bruce Watson
President, Qorsa Labs
Bruce Watson leads frontier research in post-quantum cryptography, AI, and cybersecurity. A dual PhD and globally recognized expert, Bruce has held leadership roles across government, industry, and academia — including with NATO, ASML, Microsoft, Cisco, Canada’s National Security sector, and high-impact startups.
Jacob Sakhnini
chief technology officer
Jacob Sakhnini leads the development of advanced AI and cybersecurity solutions at Qorsa. With a Master’s degree in Engineering Systems and Computing, and a specialization in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Guelph, Jacob blends academic rigor with real-world innovation.
Liam Watson
chief quantum officer
Liam Watson drives Qorsa’s vision at the frontier of post-quantum security, leading the development of cryptographically agile systems built to withstand next-generation cyber threats. Liam’s trajectory began at the University of Waterloo’s renowned Computer Systems Group, where he engineered distributed architectures fortified with NIST-approved post-quantum cryptography.
Peter Hall
chief operations officer
Peter Hall is a seasoned technologist with decades of innovation in software systems, enterprise architecture, and global project delivery. As the COO at Qorsa, he brings unmatched technical vision and operational leadership, ensuring the company’s solutions deliver on the promise of intelligent, secure, and scalable enterprise transformation.
Nanette Saes
vp of communications
Nanette Saes is a seasoned international communications strategist, facilitator, and sworn translator with over two decades of experience at the intersection of language, technology, and global business. At Qorsa, she champions a communications strategy defined by clarity, trust, and technological leadership — amplifying the company’s voice at the frontier of quantum-secure, AI-powered innovation.
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