DOVER - Following a confirmation vote from the Delaware State Senate on Thursday, Governor Matt Meyer swore in Robert (Bob) Osmond to serve as Delaware's next Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the Department of Technology & Information (DTI), leading the state's technology strategy, cybersecurity, and digital services.

"Technology plays a vital role in delivering public services, safeguarding critical infrastructure, and creating a more responsive and effective government," said Governor Matt Meyer. "Bob Osmond has demonstrated strong leadership in modernizing state technology systems, enhancing cybersecurity, and overseeing complex IT operations. I'm confident he will help drive Delaware's continued innovation and improve service for residents across the state."

Osmond served as Virginia's CIO since 2022, where he led the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). In that role, he oversaw statewide cybersecurity efforts, managed IT infrastructure supporting more than 65,000 users across executive branch agencies, governed major technology investments, and directed approximately $1.3 billion in annual technology procurement.

ABOUT CIO OSMOND
Bob Osmond has served as the Commonwealth CIO for Virginia since 2022. As Commonwealth CIO, he led the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) whose responsibilities included: Protection of the Commonwealth's information security programs; Operation of the IT infrastructure for the 65 in-scope executive branch agencies (supporting 65,000 users); Governance of IT investments; and Procurement of $1.3B annually of technology for VITA and on behalf of other state agencies and institutions.

Prior to his appointment as Virginia CIO, Bob was the Chief of Technology and Business Strategy for the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) where he led divisions responsible for information technology, process improvement and strategic innovation. Prior to joining the Commonwealth and becoming a state employee, he was a Partner for IBM Global Business Services.

Bob also volunteers as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and is certified by the National Registry of EMTs and licensed by the Virginia Department of Health. He has also lectured on business management consulting at the George Washington School of Business; served as President for the Maryland Chapter of the American Society of Training and Development; and co-founded the Quantum Career Consulting organization that helps the Citizens of Virginia find new workforce opportunities. Bob has been recognized by StateScoop as a State Executive of the Year (2023 and 2025) and GovTech as a Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers (2025). In 2026, Bob was selected as an Honoree of Virginia Business' 2026 C-Suite Awards.