DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs
(NYSE:JEC) today announced expanded leadership roles for
Bob Pragada and Kevin Berryman, effective December 1, 2019.
Pragada will be appointed President and Chief Operating Officer
(COO) of Jacobs and will oversee all global operations. Pragada
will continue to directly lead the Buildings, Infrastructure and
Advanced Facilities (BIAF) business. Dawne
Hickton, Executive Vice President and COO of the Aerospace,
Technology and Nuclear (ATN) business, who has led strong
performance and execution since her appointment in June, will
report to Pragada. Together, Pragada and Hickton will lead their
organizations in providing Jacobs' clients with unparalleled
solutions across all markets. Jacobs will continue to report
financial results as two lines of business.
Berryman will be appointed President and Chief Financial Officer
(CFO). He currently serves as Executive Vice President and CFO. In
his expanded role, Berryman will oversee Jacobs Digital and
Information Technology, and continue to lead finance and treasury,
investor relations and communications, strategy, M&A and
internal audit.
Jacobs' Chair and CEO Steve
Demetriou said, "Both Bob and Kevin have made important
contributions to Jacobs. Under Bob's leadership, our BIAF business
has achieved impressive profitable growth, and Kevin's contribution
to our strategy, along with driving efficiencies and operating
discipline, has significantly enhanced our portfolio
transformation. Their expanded roles recognize these contributions
and the confidence the Board and I have in them as executive
leaders of Jacobs."
Demetriou continued, "I look forward to continuing to lead our
company and working closely with Bob and Kevin, and the rest of the
executive leadership team, to build on our momentum and execute our
strategy to deliver compelling value for our clients and
shareholders alike."
About Bob
Pragada
Pragada joined Jacobs in 2006, holding
several senior management positions over nine years. He returned to
Jacobs in 2016 after serving as President and CEO of the Brock
Group, one of the largest providers of industrial services in
North America. After graduating
from the United States Naval Academy,
he began his career in the Navy as a
Civil Engineer Corps and Seabees officer, providing base
engineering, construction and maintenance services and
international contingency operations, rising to the rank of
Lieutenant Commander. He also earned a Master of Science in
engineering and management from Stanford
University.
About Kevin
Berryman
Before joining Jacobs in 2015 as CFO,
Berryman spent nearly six years as CFO at International Flavors and
Fragrances Inc., an S&P 500 company and global creator of
flavors and fragrances. Prior to that he worked at Nestle for 25
years where he held various financial and operational roles
including treasury, M&A, strategic planning, and CFO of
Nestle's largest acquisition, Ralston
Purina. Berryman earned his undergraduate degree at
Occidental College and MBA from UCLA
Anderson School of Management.
About Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional
services sector providing solutions for a more connected,
sustainable world. With approximately $13
billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 52,000,
Jacobs provides a full spectrum of services including scientific,
professional, technical, and project delivery for business,
industrial, commercial, government and infrastructure sectors. For
more information, visit www.jacobs.com, and connect with Jacobs on
LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
For additional information contact:
Investors
Jonathan Doros, 817-239-3457
jonathan.doros@jacobs.com
Media
Marietta Hannigan, 214-920-8035
marietta.hannigan@jacobs.com
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