DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J)
today named Patrick Hill as EVP and
President of People & Places Solutions (P&PS) effective
Aug. 1, 2021.
Hill's career at Jacobs spans more than 23 years in several
senior leadership positions, crossing multiple sectors and
operations around the globe. Most recently Patrick co-led P&PS'
global business, with focus on Europe, the Middle
East, Africa, Asia, Australia and New
Zealand, as well as the global functions of Growth, Strategy
& Solutions and Global Design Centers. Prior executive roles in
the U.S. included leadership of Jacobs' Telecom business based in
Chicago.
"P&PS has enjoyed robust growth over the past several years
and is poised to capitalize on major secular trends and
infrastructure spend around infrastructure modernization, climate
change, health and digital transformation," said Jacobs President
and Chief Operating Officer Bob
Pragada. "Patrick's appointment aligns with our line of
business succession plans, and his visible and forward-leaning
leadership style position him as the right leader to drive the next
generation of strong growth in P&PS."
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 $14 billion in revenue and
a talent force of approximately 55,000, Jacobs provides a full
spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical,
scientific and project delivery for the government and private
sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs
on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Investors
Jonathan Doros, 817-239-3457
jonathan.doros@jacobs.com
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