Greg Barbaccia
Golden Gov: Federal Executive of the Year
Appointed as Federal CIO under the Trump administration in early 2025, Greg Barbaccia is responsible for shaping government-wide IT strategy and policy, overseeing the federal enterprise’s more than $100 billion in technology investments. A former Palantir executive and a U.S. Army intelligence veteran, he brings experience from defense, finance, and private-sector innovation to modernize systems and strengthen cybersecurity, while ensuring that federal IT investments align with mission delivery.
