June 5, 2009
Contact: Gordon Hickey
(804) 225-4260
www.governor.virginia.gov
GOVERNOR KAINE ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENT OF SECRETARY OF TECHNOLOGY
Governor Timothy M. Kaine today announced the appointment of Leonard M. Pomata as Secretary of Technology.
“Len Pomata brings a wealth of experience to this position and has a history of developing innovative ideas and seeing them through to successful conclusions,” Governor Kaine said. “As we continue to transform our healthcare and educational systems, the Commonwealth will benefit greatly from his creativity and his proven ability.”
Pomata takes over from Aneesh Chopra who recently was appointed by President Obama to serve as the nation's first Chief Technology Officer.
Mr. Pomata has 38 years of experience in engineering and computer system development for both the public and private sectors. Since 2007 he has worked as an Information Technology Consultant providing strategic consulting service to facilitate market entry and expansion for business interests. He also has served on corporate boards and on public sector boards including the Virginia Information Technology Investment Board, the George Mason University Board of Visitors and the GMU foundation. He currently serves on the NYU-Poly Board of Trustees.
From 2004-2007 Mr. Pomata was Chief Operations Officer and President of DIGICON Inc. Previous to that he was President, Government Business Unit at webMethods Inc; Senior Vice President Buisness Development at Oracle Corporation; and served in various capacities including CEO/President at PRC Inc., a subsidiary of Litton Industries.
He also previously served on the Virginia Governor’s Commission on Information Technology from 1998-2000 and was a Governor’s appointment to the Virginia Security and Preparedness Panel in 2001.
Mr. Pomata has a bachelor’s degree from
