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Bob Pragada

Bob Pragada

Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs

Dallas Regional Chamber

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Experience20+ Years

Executive Overview

Chair and CEO of Jacobs (NYSE: J) with a focus on delivering sustainable, innovative solutions to the world’s most critical challenges. Previously held senior leadership roles across operations, infrastructure, and industrial markets, including COO and President of Global Industrial and Buildings & Infrastructure. Veteran U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps officer and Camp David facilities director. Registered professional engineer with an M.S. in Engineering and Management from Stanford and a degree from the U.S. Naval Academy. Director on the Boards of Eaton (NYSE: ETN) and the Dallas Regional Chamber.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • EatonCurrent
    Apr 2021–Present· 5 yrs 5 mos
    • Director, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Apr 2021–Present
  • United States Naval AcademyCurrent
    Apr 2021–Present· 5 yrs 5 mos
    • Director Board Of Directors, USNA FoundationCurrent
      Apr 2021–Present
  • PA ConsultingCurrent
    Mar 2021–Present· 5 yrs 6 mos
    • Director, Board of DirectorsCurrent
      Mar 2021–Present
  • Dallas Regional ChamberCurrent
    Jul 2018–Present· 8 yrs 2 mos
    • Chair 2022, Executive Committee, Co-Chair DEI Council, Board MemberCurrent
      Jul 2018–Present
  • JacobsCurrent
    Feb 2016–Present· 10 yrs 7 mos
    • Chair and Chief Executive Officer, JacobsCurrent
      Sep 2024–Present
    • Chief Executive Officer
      2023–2025
    • President and Chief Operating Officer
      Nov 2019–2023
    • President and Chief Operating Officer and President, People & Places Solutions
      Oct 2019–Jul 2020
    • President: Buildings, Infrastructure & Advanced Facilities
      2018–Oct 2019
    • President: Global Industrial and Buildings and Infrastructure Groups
      Feb 2016–2018
  • Riggs Distler
    2020–Aug 2021· 1 yr 7 mos
    • Member, Board of Directors
      2020–Aug 2021
  • HydroChemPSC
    2019–Oct 2021· 2 yrs 9 mos
    • Member, Board of Directors
      2019–Oct 2021
  • U.S. Naval Academy Foundation
    Nov 2014–Apr 2021· 6 yrs 5 mos
    • Member Board Of Trustees, Athletic and Scholarship Program
      Nov 2014–Apr 2021
  • Brock Group
    Aug 2014–2016· 1 yr 5 mos
    • Chief Executive Officer
      Aug 2014–2016
  • Jacobs
    2006–Aug 2014· 8 yrs 7 mos
    • Group Vice President
      2006–Aug 2014

Education

Master of Science - MS

Engineering and Management

Stanford University

Bachelor of Science - BS

Systems Engineering

United States Naval Academy

Executive Development Program

Business

University of Michigan

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Bob Pragada
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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Skills & Expertise

13 of 13 skills
Project ManagementEngineeringLeadershipMilitaryConstructionManagementFacilities ManagementEnergyDoDProgram ManagementContract ManagementManufacturingOperations Management