Meet Bob Pragada

Bob’s tenure at Jacobs has been defined by his efforts leading the enterprise-wide transformation, which directly led to material improvement in the company’s profitability and market leadership. He led the successful acquisition of CH2M HILL, a $5 billion diversified technical services leader in the infrastructure, water, environmental and nuclear space. This transaction, which closed at the end of 2017, was one of the largest of its kind in the engineering and construction sector. Immediately following the close of the acquisition, Bob led Jacobs' geographical expansion, innovation in project delivery, and smart solutions including the company’s recent partnerships with large-scale private sector clients, sovereign nations, and local governments to build technically complex facilities and greenfield smart cities. In late 2020, Bob was instrumental in leading Jacobs’ investment in a majority stake in PA Consulting, a multi-billion dollar world-leading digital consulting firm, and he now serves as an executive leader and Board Member for that organization.

Bob’s strong managerial skills are also recognized outside Jacobs. He serves as a Director on the Boards of Eaton (NYSE:ETN – a $17.9 billion dollar power management company), HydroChemPSC (a billion dollar Littlejohn Capital owned company), Riggs Distler (a $500 million dollar Oaktree Capital owned company), and the U.S. India Business Council. He has also served on the Executive Council of the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors since July 2018, and as co-chair of the Diversity in Leadership Sub-Council of the DRC’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council since July 2020.