Jacobs Promotes Bob Pragada, Kevin Berryman as Co-Presidents; Steve Demetriou Quoted

Bob PragadaÂ and Kevin Berryman, respectively chief operating officer and chief financial officerÂ of Jacobs Engineering Group (NYSE: JEC), will assume additional duties as co-presidents of theÂ global professional services providerÂ beginning on Dec. 1.

Jacobs said Monday Pragada will manage all of its global operations and continue toÂ overseeÂ theÂ buildings, infrastructure and advanced facilities unitÂ alongÂ with Dawne Hickton, executive vice president and COO of the aerospace, technology and nuclear business.

Berryman will be responsible forÂ Jacobsâ€™ digital and information technology organization while continuingÂ the management of financial, investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, internal audits and communications functions.

Steve Demetriou, chair and CEO of Jacobs, said the company recognizes the contributions of both appointees and that he will work with them toÂ create value for shareholders and clients.

Pragada initially worked for the Dallas-based contractorÂ from 2006 to 2014 andÂ was named COO in September 2018 after returning two years prior. He was previously the CEO of Houston-based industrial services provider Brock Group.

Berryman was appointed to his most recent capacity in 2015 after serving as CFO at International Flavors and Fragrances.

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