Bob Pragada is the CEO of Jacobs, a global engineering and consulting firm.His career began in the U.S. Navy, where he served as a Civil Engineer, rising to the rank of Lieutenant Commander during the Clinton administration​. 

Pragada joined Jacobs in 2006 and has held several senior positions, and played a key role in integrating CH2M, a major acquisition, and in Jacobs’ strategic investment in PA Consulting​. 

Looking to the future, Pragada focuses on driving profitable growth and aligning Jacobs’ portfolio with high-growth sectors such as water infrastructure, environmental resilience, and energy transition. Indiaspora is proud to have Bob Pragada in our Business Leaders List for 2024.