Zeljko Ivkovic

Trailblazer
DISC Type : DI

Expert Columnist at CIO Magazine®

Singapore, Singapore

Overview

Zeljko is the CIO for APAC at ISS A/S, driving digital transformation and customer-centric IT solutions across the region. With over 20 years in IT management across various industries, he is a seasoned executive praised by colleagues for being an inspiring, positive, and natural intercultural leader. He holds an MBA and a Computer Science degree.

Outside of work, Zeljko prioritizes spending quality time with his family. He enjoys a range of activities to recharge, including traveling, swimming, running, and going to the gym. He is also an avid movie fan and makes a point to keep up with the latest releases across different genres.

His fascination with technology began in his youth, when he taught himself to code using books at a local computer shop before he could afford his own computer.

Personality Overview

Achievement-Oriented

Values Relationships

Charismatic

They are charming and can persuade others to support their decisions.  They will bat for you if they come to believe in you. A combination of speed and relationship gets the best response from them.

Topics They Care About

AI in Business
He is actively involved in the AI community, serving as a judge for the Global Tech & AI Awards and speaking at events like The Economist's AI Innovation Asia.
Digital Transformation
A core focus of his career, he believes companies that don't proactively adapt their digital strategy will vanish, a topic he has been quoted on in academic papers.
Global IT Leadership
He has extensive experience leading large, multicultural teams, including a 600+ person IT center in China and his current role managing teams across seven countries in APAC.

Media Appearances

Zeljko has no verified media appearances

Work History

5-2025
Expert Columnist at CIO Magazine®
5-2023
CIO Asia Pacific at ISS A/S
10-2020 - 4-2023
CIO Greater China - Mainland, Taiwan, Hongkong at DB Schenker
4-2017 - 10-2020
Vice President, General Manager - Global Technology Solution Center at DB Schenker
4-2016 - 4-2017
Vice President, General Manager IT Operations - Global Technology Solution Center at DB Schenker

Education

2011 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Fudan University
2011 - 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from BI Norwegian Business School

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Insights For Selling To Zeljko

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Talk about yourself and some of your achievements at the start of the conversation
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention
  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid unnecessary negativity or slowness
  • Don’t force involvement of other stakeholders unless it is critical
  • Don't make any commitments that you might not be able to fulfill

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Zeljko is

  • Relationship and product conviction matter equally, followed by a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Zeljko

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no though in a friendly way.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Zeljko move?

  • They can make decisions quickly if they develop trust in you and conviction in the product.
  • Can Zeljko take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they will be ready to take risks.

You And Zeljko

Personality Compatibility


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