Wayne Roberts - SVP, Human Resources

Originally hired as the Vice President of Infrastructure Services for Rackspace in 2007, Wayne now serves as the Senior Vice President of Human Resources. A Servant Leader and passionate developer of people, Wayne believes that Rackers are the "secret sauce" for Rackspace. The mission for the Rackspace Human Resources team is to "Keep Rackspace Unique and Special". Wayne's team is responsible for the full "hire to retire" people lifecycle at Rackspace which results in a workplace culture that is centered around the Rackspace Core Values. This culture allows Rackers to leverage their strengths in delivering Fanatical Support to customers and serves as a distinct competitive advantage.

Wayne came to Rackspace after serving seven years with Dell, Inc. as the Director of Professional Services, where he helped build and manage a U.S. field organization of over 300 consulting professionals to deliver infrastructure consulting solutions to Dell customers. Prior to Dell, he was a senior leader in Accenture, Ltd.'s Human Services practice from April 1994 to July 2000. From January 1987 until re-joining Accenture, Ltd. in April 1994, Wayne held various leadership positions in Trammell Crow Company and Accenture, Ltd.

Wayne is a Fightin' Texas Aggie through and through, with a BBA in Business Analysis and Research and an MBA in Finance, both from Texas A&M. He has been married to his high school sweetheart for over 22 years and they have two children. Wayne enjoys spending quality time with his family, playing golf, supporting all things A&M, traveling and studying about 19th century history of the American West - from Lewis & Clark to the Wounded Knee Massacre.

What's your guilty pleasure?

Golf—I like to play fast and walk (the way golf was meant to be played). I love to be first out at daylight and walk at least 18 holes and often 27 or 36 at a time. Even better if my son or daughter join me!

What are your passions outside of work?

Reading or studying about 19th century American West - from Lewis & Clark to Wounded Knee. My interest was initially sparked on a side trip through Lincoln, New Mexico (while traveling with the family) which exposed me to "Billy the Kid" and all of the legends and myths surrounding the Lincoln County Wars. A couple of books later and I was hooked. Learning about the actual events, reconciling fact and myth, finding out for myself and just going through the discovery process fascinated me. It is kind of like a forensic process to solve the mystery or puzzle. I enjoy actually traveling throughout the West in addition to reading about the events. I specifically like to visit small towns or places of significant historical importance.

What's your favorite quote?

"Know yourself, know your friends, know your enemies and then lead the right way". Leadership philosophy of Crazy Horse (great Lakota warrior and chief).