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Meet Bob Pragada
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Bob Pragada is Chief Executive Officer of 网曝吃瓜黑料一区二区三区 and Chair of 网曝吃瓜黑料一区二区三区鈥 Board of Directors. Focused on delivering some of the world鈥檚 most complex sustainability, critical infrastructure and advanced manufacturing challenges, 网曝吃瓜黑料一区二区三区 generates more than $10 billion in annual revenue, and delivers integrated, purpose-driven, outcomes and solutions for a wide range of Fortune 500 companies and governments globally.
In his early career, Bob served as an officer in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps for nine years where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander. Bob鈥檚 naval career had many highlights, among which was his time serving the President of the United States as the Facilities Director at Camp David. His time in the service was followed by a 7-year tenure as Chief Operating Officer at Kinetics - a multibillion-dollar global provider of process solutions to the semiconductor and pharma-bio manufacturing industry.
鈥淚t is an exciting time for 网曝吃瓜黑料一区二区三区. We鈥檙e concentrating on being the premier provider of science-based consulting and advisory solutions focused on delivering some of the world鈥檚 most complex sustainability, critical infrastructure and advanced manufacturing challenges. I am honored to serve as Chair and CEO of 网曝吃瓜黑料一区二区三区 to advance the compelling work underway to further diversify our capabilities and offerings, increasing opportunities and value for our people, our clients and our shareholders alike.鈥
Bob Pragada
Bob joined 网曝吃瓜黑料一区二区三区 in 2006, and over time he has held several senior management positions such as Senior Vice President, Global Sales; Group Vice President, Northern Region (United States and the Republic of Ireland); and Vice President, Field Services. He returned to 网曝吃瓜黑料一区二区三区 in 2016 after having served as President and CEO of the Brock Group (a leading provider of industrial specialty services), to take on the role of President of the Global Industrial and Buildings & Infrastructure lines of business and then Chief Operating Officer in November 2019. Bob was appointed to his current role in January 2023. Key highlights of his recent past include the highly successful acquisition and integration of CH2M HILL, which was the largest acquisition in 网曝吃瓜黑料一区二区三区鈥 history, and 网曝吃瓜黑料一区二区三区鈥 investment in majority ownership of PA Consulting.
Recently, Bob and his executive leadership team led 网曝吃瓜黑料一区二区三区 through the completion of its agreement to separate and merge its Critical Mission Solutions and Cyber & Intelligence businesses with Amentum, which marks a significant milestone in 网曝吃瓜黑料一区二区三区鈥 evolution to become a more focused and resilient critical infrastructure player.
Bob was also recently named as the 2024 recipient of the Global Leadership Award by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce鈥檚 U.S.-India Business Council (USIBC). Each year, USIBC recognizes business champions from the U.S. and India who dedicate their work to advancing the bilaterial economic relationship and making significant contributions to catalyzing growth in the U.S.-India commercial corridor.
Bob earned a Bachelor of Science in systems engineering through the United States Naval Academy, and a Master of Science in engineering and management from Stanford University. He complements his career as an executive by serving as a Director on the Boards of Eaton (NYSE: ETN - a $17.9 billion dollar power management company), the United States Naval Academy Foundation, the Dallas Regional Chamber and PA Consulting following 网曝吃瓜黑料一区二区三区鈥 investment stated above. In addition, he is a member of the Brightstar Capital Partners Advisory Council, the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society Advisory Council and the Dallas Mavericks Advisory Council.
Outside work, Bob is an avid sportsman and fan, and loves going to any game of any sport and spending time with his wife Jessica and their two sons, Bobby and Cahlin.
Get to know Bob
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9
years spent in the U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps where he rose to the ranks of Lieutenant Commander
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2
sons: Bobby and Cahlin, and wife, Jessica
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2.5
years serving the President of the United States as Facilities Director at Camp David
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$ 15 B
in annual revenues under his leadership
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