Leadership Transition in North Carolina’s Department of Information Technology
In a notable shift within North Carolina’s state government, Teena Piccione has announced her departure as Secretary of the Department of Information Technology (DIT) to return to the private sector. Her successor, Nate Denny, who previously held the position of Deputy Secretary at DIT, will assume the role of Secretary starting April 6.
Governor Josh Stein expressed gratitude for Piccione’s contributions, stating, “Teena is a changemaker and has been an important part of our team. I appreciate her tenacity and hard work to improve our state’s cybersecurity, harness AI, and improve IT procurement. Her service to the state of North Carolina has been impactful. I wish her all the best in the future.”
Stein also welcomed Denny’s return, highlighting his familiarity with the department and his capability to lead. “I am excited to welcome Nate Denny back to state government. Nate knows the department inside and out, and he is well equipped to lead it as we make state government technology work better for North Carolinians.”
Reflecting on her tenure, Secretary Teena Piccione remarked, “It has been a profound honor to serve North Carolina in this capacity. I am deeply appreciative of the opportunity to contribute to the state and look forward to the continued growth and success of North Carolina.”
Nate Denny, who led the state’s broadband expansion as Deputy Secretary, expressed his enthusiasm for rejoining the state government. “I’m honored to serve the state of North Carolina again and to support Governor Stein’s effort to connect every community and make state technology easier to use and more secure,” he stated. “I look forward to continuing Secretary Piccione’s great work to streamline procurement, modernize IT, and prepare the state to lead in the 21st century.”
Denny brings a wealth of experience, having also served as Deputy Chief of Staff at the U.S. General Services Administration. There, he managed outreach on federal procurement, economic development, and technology. Originally from Elizabeth City, NC, Denny holds an undergraduate degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a law degree from the University of Richmond.
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