Robert Zitz is a seasoned national security and space systems leader with more than 45 years of distinguished service across the U.S. Army, CIA, NGA, NRO, DHS, and Secret Service. He also held executive roles at SAIC, Leidos, and Maxar, and now advises leading firms on innovations in remote sensing, free-space optical communications, and cybersecurity. Known for his strategic vision and technical acumen, Zitz has profoundly influenced U.S. defense and intelligence missions through the integration of space-based and data-driven technologies.

Rob holds a BS in Political Science from George Mason University, and is a Senior Executive Fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School.