Osmond confirmed the announcement in an email, noting that his Delaware appointment “is subject to Senate confirmation so I do not have a start date,” and indicating he is “not at liberty to comment regarding Virginia.” A communications representative for the state of Virginia did not respond on deadline to a request for comment.
Osmond has led the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA) since April 2022, when he was appointed by former Gov. Glenn Youngkin. During his time there, he has overseen efforts around infrastructure upgrades and modernization, leading IT teams that have worked to expand network capacity, push forward cloud migrations and develop technology frameworks.
At the helm of Virginia state IT for four years, Osmond has “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,” the state of Delaware said in an announcement.
“Technology is central to how we deliver services, protect critical infrastructure, and build a more responsive and efficient government,” Meyer said in a statement. “Bob Osmond is a proven leader with a track record of modernizing state systems, strengthening cybersecurity, and managing large-scale IT operations.”
For his work across infrastructure, cybersecurity, procurement and IT governance, Osmond was recognized as one of Government Technology’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers and Drivers of 2025. Before being named state CIO, he served as chief of technology and business strategy at the Virginia Department of Transportation, where he led IT initiatives and strategic innovation.
The governor acknowledged the “tremendous job” of acting CIO Jordan Schulties, who stepped in to lead DTI in mid-January and will remain with the agency in a senior role.
Osmond said in a statement he is honored by the nomination, adding that he looks forward to working with Delaware state leaders and agency partners to “strengthen cybersecurity, modernize systems, and deliver reliable, user-centered digital services.”
Delaware’s CIO nomination process requires a state Senate vote before Osmond can be made official. His confirmation hearing is tentatively set for May 6.
