Joe Ziska

Joe believes that everyone has a superpower that makes them unique; and his happens to be that he can predict the future.  Some of the time, his predictions are actually correct.  He is a leader in digitalization, emerging technology, data analytics, and strategic workforce development at BMW Manufacturing.  In his 15-year career spanning roles in IT, Logistics, and Human Resources in the BMW Group he has led his teams to focus on continuous improvement through innovation.  This includes years spent leading teams in China, designing BMW HR’s Digitalization Strategy in the upstate of South Carolina, and managing dozens of cross-functional projects within the BMW Group across 4 continents.   

He is a contributor to the American Payroll Association and the Society for Human Resource Management.  His team was recognized in 2016 by the American Payroll Association (APA) with their national Prism Award for Best Practices and he was honored in 2021 with the APA’s prestigious Meritorious Service Award. Joe holds a B.S. degree in Computer Engineering and an M.A. degree in Economics both from Clemson University.