Virginia Secretary of Commerce

Secretary of Commerce and Trade of the Commonwealth of Virginia
Incumbent
Carrie H. Chenery
since January 17, 2026
Member ofVirginia Governor's Cabinet
NominatorThe governor
AppointerThe governor with advice and consent from the Senate and House
Term length4 years
Inaugural holderMaurice B. Rowe III
(as Secretary of Commerce and Resources)
FormationApril 8, 1972
Websitecommerce.virginia.gov

The secretary of commerce and trade is a member of the Virginia Governor's Cabinet. The office is currently held by Carrie H. Chenery, appointed on January 12, 2026, serving under Governor Abigail Spanberger.