Henning Soller

Partner and Global Leader of Quantum Computing Practice

McKinsey & Company

Artificial Intelligence

Deep Tech & Quantum Computing

About Me

Henning Soller is leading McKinsey's global research on quantum technologies and their industrial applications, while advising banks across Europe and the Middle East on large-scale IT and data transformations. He specializes in overcoming legacy challenges, driving digitalization, and integrating cutting-edge innovations into client solutions and McKinsey's knowledge work. His expertise spans IT strategy, architecture modernization, and core banking system transformations, including full-stack replacements from front-end to data layers. Henning also helps organizations adopt cloud technologies, modern architectures, and accelerate API programs to foster rapid innovation. Henning holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Heidelberg, along with advanced degrees in Mathematics, Physics, and Business Administration.

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Quantum Potential: Leaping Your Business Ahead

Quantum Computing pushes the limits of traditional technology, performing complex calculations at a record time, a feat beyond zeroes and ones that traditional computers cannot achieve today. While the field is in early-stage and faces scalability challenges, and many potential applications, promising business cases are starting to emerge from the R&D efforts overtaken. AI and machine learning, the automotive industry, healthcare, finance, transportation and weather forecasting are few realms in which Quantum Computing advancements are expected to completely flip the script, pushing many to advocate for businesses to develop their quantum strategies and gain a foot in the race. Meanwhile, the past few months have seen several major advancements in Quantum, potentially reshuffling the cards and closing on utility. What are the current and future applications in Quantum, and when should they be expected? Which industries are the most likely to reap the benefits of current research in quantum in the near future? What are the biggest barriers to commercial adoption, and when can businesses expect to see real quantum benefits?