Bob Pragada

McKinsey Exec To Join CBRE as Chief Technology & Transformation Officer

by | Mar 23, 2026
In addition to advising some of the world's leading AI, cloud, and technology companies on key strategies, M&A, and commercial operations, Anuj Kadyan has led large-scale technology and AI transformations for major companies in other industries, Dallas-based CBRE said.
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Dallas-Based Jacobs Unveils Digital Twin Solution for AI Data Centers
by | Mar 17, 2026
Created using the NVIDIA Omniverse DSX blueprint, Jacobs' solution combines a standard reference design for a gigawatt-scale AI data center with a hyper-realistic virtual environment and advanced simulations of compute, power, and cooling systems to operate as "a real-time virtual twin."
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Jacobs Names Retired Navy Vice Admiral to Its Board
by | Jul 19, 2024
Mary Jackson is a 32-year veteran of the U.S. Navy with extensive experience as an adviser across numerous boards while in the Navy and since. She brings a proven track record of dynamic leadership discipline, strategic business continuity, and operational efficiency, Jacobs said.
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Dallas-Based Jacobs Announces New Chief Financial Officer
by | May 17, 2024
Jacobs said that Venk Nathamuni brings deep knowledge and expertise to his new role at Jacobs. In his last post, he was CFO at Cirrus Logic, a $6 billion global semiconductor company.
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‘A Sweet Moment in Time’: Dallas Regional Chamber Unveils Its 2024-2026 Strategic Plan During Annual Meeting at Fair Park

by | Jan 18, 2024

Cynt Marshall, 2024 chair of the Dallas Regional Chamber board of directors, urged chamber members to “seize the moment.” DRC President and CEO Dale Petroskey talked about a “once-in-a-lifetime chance” to remedy the region’s inequities. And Rafael Lizardi, Marshall’s predecessor as chair, said, “we got a lot done” in 2023, “but as always, there’s much left to do.”...

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Jacobs to Spin-off and Merge its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence Businesses
by | Nov 27, 2023
Jacobs announced it will combine the businesses with Virginia-based Amentum, a global engineering and technology solutions provider—creating a new, publicly traded player in the government services sector with nearly $13 billion in annual revenue.
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Dallas-Based Jacobs Names 2 New Members to Its Board of Directors
by | Nov 10, 2023
The professional services giant named Julie Sloat and Louis Pinkham to its board, bringing experience across business, technology, manufacturing, and energy transition.
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Jacobs and Palantir Expand Partnership to ‘Revolutionize’ AI Solutions Across Industries
by | Jun 1, 2023
The partnership aims to harness Palantir's cutting-edge AI capabilities and revolutionize the commercialization of AI solutions across a range of sectors—including critical infrastructure, advanced facilities, and supply chain management.
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Dallas Regional Chamber Announces 2023 Board Chair Rafael Lizardi, Chair-Elect Nancy Avila

by | Feb 10, 2023

Rafael Lizardi, senior vice president and chief financial officer for Texas Instruments has begun his one-year term as 2023 board chair of the Dallas Regional Chamber

His term was announced in January at the DRC’s 2023 Annual Meeting at the AT&T Performing Arts Center Margot and Bill Winspear Opera House.

“For several years now as a board member, I’ve had a front-row seat watching the DRC in action, championing economic growth and development across the region, helping our kids get a good education, creating a more equitable society, and advocating for public policy proposals to keep our business climate strong, open, and welcoming,” Lizardi said in a statement....

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Professional Services Giant Jacobs Announces New EVP/Chief Financial Officer
by | Jan 26, 2023

Dallas-based Jacobs announced that Claudia Jaramillo will become executive vice president and chief financial officer, effective Aug. 14. Jacobs is one of the largest professional companies in the world.

She currently is executive vice president, strategy and corporate development, and she will succeed Kevin Berryman, who will then serve as special advisor to Jacobs Chief Executive Officer Bob Pragada, who assumed that role earlier this month succeeding Steve Demetriou....

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New CEO Takes Command at Dallas-based Jacobs
by | Jan 24, 2023

Bob Pragada took the reins of leadership Tuesday as CEO of Dallas-based Jacobs, one of the largest professional services companies in the world. 

Following its leadership succession plan announced in September, Pragada also is expected to join the company’s board of directors upon certification of the results of its annual meeting....

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Smart Solution: Jacobs Launches Cloud‑Based App to Help Maximize Infrastructure Planning
by | Aug 4, 2021
Running on any device from iPad to Mac or PC, the "spatially enabled" solution from Dallas-based Jacobs is a predictive analytics app that helps communities assess their infrastructure vulnerabilities. Beyond cities and municipalities, it's a smart tool that can help campuses, military installations, and others pave the way to building resilient, cost-efficient infrastructure.
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