Matthew Wright

Director of IT Division

Matthew Wright is the Director of Information Technology at the State Treasurer’s Office.

With more than a decade of experience in IT and security operations, Matthew leads the agency’s IT Division, overseeing cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, infrastructure and technology operations that support the state’s banking, investments, debt, and consumer-based financial management services.

Prior to joining the State Treasurer’s Office, Matthew worked for managed IT service providers and managed IT infrastructure within the banking and legal industries. He also led U.S. IT infrastructure, vulnerability management and PCI compliance for a multinational retailer.

Matthew earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of South Carolina. Outside of work, he enjoys traveling with family and friends, hiking and being in nature.