CIO/ Husband/ Father
Rob Zelinka is a transformational CIO and senior technology executive with over three decades of experience leading enterprise-wide digital, cloud, and operational strategies.
Most recently, he served as Vice President & Chief Information Officer at Jack Henry, where he oversaw technology strategy and operations at one of Forbes’ Best Places to Work. His career also includes transformative leadership roles at TechnipFMC and PROS, where he
drove operational rigor, digital innovation, and large-scale technology transformations across global organizations.
Recognized as a three-time Orbie CIO finalist and active member of the WSJ CIO Council and CNBC Technology Executive Council, Rob is a trusted voice in the future of leadership and technology. He serves on multiple advisory boards, guiding executives and organizations through disruption, growth, and cultural reinvention.
Today, Rob channels his experience into advisory services, thought leadership, and leadership development. Through his Leadership, Life & Legacy platform—including his YouTube channel—he shares practical insights, personal reflections, and lessons learned from both the boardroom, the baseball field, and beyond. A former professional umpire,Rob uses sports metaphors and storytelling to illuminate the human side of leadership, helping others lead with clarity, courage, and connection.
At the core of Rob’s work is a belief that transformation begins not with technology, but with people. His approach blends strategic insight with relational intelligence, empowering leaders to build resilient cultures, elevate others, and leave a legacy that lasts.
CIO Rob Zelinka joins Ralph Owens and Terry Baylor to expose the real reasons talented professionals don't get promoted. From entitlement to complacency to poor visibility strategy, Rob shares the honest truths — including his own — about what keeps careers stuck and what actually moves them forwar…
Most professionals are afraid to say no at work because they think it will damage their career. In this episode, CIO Rob Zelinka reveals why saying yes to everything is actually what holds you back. He breaks down the difference between being productive and being promotable, shares the strategic fr…
Are you working hard and still not getting promoted? The problem may not be your effort — it may be your focus. In this episode of the Leadership Sovereignty Podcast, host Ralph E. Owens II and co-host Terry Baylor sit down w...
If everything feels urgent, nothing is urgent — and that confusion is quietly stalling your career! In this episode of the Leadership Sovereignty Podcast, host Ralph E. Owens II and co-host Terry Baylor sit down with Rob Zeli...
