He is expected to join the Company's Board of Directors upon certification of the results of its Annual Meeting today.
Pragada brings more than 30 years of global business leadership and military experience to Jacobs, including 17 years with the company and nine years as a
'It is an exciting time for Jacobs,' said Pragada. 'Concentrating our strategy accelerators around climate response, data solutions, and consulting and advisory services, we're anticipating the global trends most important to our clients to develop differentiated, data-enabled solutions that meet their needs. I am honored to take on the role of CEO and advance the compelling work underway to further diversify our capabilities and offerings, increasing opportunities and value for our people, our clients and our shareholders alike.'
As CEO, Pragada remains focused on continuing Jacobs' efforts to align its portfolio to attractive, high-growth sectors - specifically in the areas of water infrastructure, environmental resiliency, energy transition, EV, life sciences and semiconductor manufacturing - leveraging the company's deep domain experience and unique capabilities to create a more connected, sustainable world.
Pragada joined Jacobs in 2006, holding several senior management positions over eight years, including Senior Vice President, Global Sales; Group Vice President,
In 2019, Pragada was appointed President and COO of Jacobs, providing executive oversight of all global operations, driving impressive profitable growth across the Company's Critical Mission Solutions and People & Places Solutions lines of business. He has been instrumental in developing and leading the successful execution of Jacobs' strategy, as well as driving global integrated delivery of Jacobs' operations around the world as a differentiator in the industry.
Pragada is a graduate of
At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With approximately
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