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    Robert V. Pragada

    Chair and Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs Solutions Inc
    Board
    Since January 2023
    Age
    56 years
    Education
    Holds a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and a Master of Science in Engineering and Management from Stanford University.
    Tenure
    Joined J in 2006, rejoined in February 2016, served in various leadership roles including President and Chief Operating Officer from 2019 to 2023, and assumed the role of CEO in January 2023.

    Also at Jacobs Solutions Inc

    JEC
    Joanne E. Caruso
    Executive Vice President and Chief Legal and Administrative Officer
    PXH
    Patrick X. Hill
    Executive Vice President and President, Global Operations
    SM
    Shannon Miller
    Executive Vice President and President, Strategy, Growth & Digital

    About

    Robert V. Pragada has built a diverse career marked by extensive leadership, strategic vision, and a commitment to excellence. He began his professional journey with significant military service, serving as a Civil Engineer Corps and Seabee Officer in the U.S. Navy from 1990 to 1999, a period during which he honed his leadership and engineering skills.

    Over the years, his career evolved through key roles that shaped his reputation in international business and engineering. His time at J has been distinguished by various promotions and appointments, notably serving as President and Chief Operating Officer between 2019 and 2023, and later advancing to the role of CEO in January 2023.

    Beyond his direct contributions at J, he has played a pivotal role in transforming the company’s portfolio through major acquisitions and strategic spin-offs, further reinforcing his stature as a dynamic leader in the industry.

    In addition to his executive responsibilities, he is actively engaged on several public and private boards, contributing his expertise and leadership to organizations such as Eaton Corporation plc, PA Consulting Group Limited, the U.S. Naval Academy Foundation, and the Dallas Regional Chamber, thereby extending his impact beyond his corporate role.

    $J Performance Under Robert V. Pragada

    Past Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    Jacobs Solutions Inc. President and Chief Operating Officer 2019–2023 N/A
    Jacobs Solutions Inc. President of People & Places Solutions N/A N/A
    Jacobs Solutions Inc. President of Global Industrial and Buildings & Infrastructure Groups N/A N/A
    Jacobs Solutions Inc. Various leadership roles 2006–2014, 2016–2023 N/A
    The Brock Group President and Chief Executive Officer 2014–2016 Led the company before rejoining Jacobs in 2016
    Kinetics Chief Operating Officer 1999–2005 Held a senior leadership role overseeing operations
    U.S. Navy Civil Engineer Corps and Seabee Officer 1990–1999 Served in the military gaining leadership and engineering experience

    External Roles

    OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
    PA Consulting Group Limited Director Current N/A
    U.S. Naval Academy Foundation Board Director Current N/A
    Dallas Regional Chamber Board Director Current Served as Chair in 2022
    New York Stock Exchange Board Director Current N/A
    Dallas Mavericks Advisory Council Member Current N/A

    Fixed Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024
    Component NameAmountPayment ScheduleAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,350,000 AnnualIncreased by 3.8% from fiscal 2023 ($1,300,000)
    All Other Compensation$39,971 AnnualIncludes 401(k) Matching: $15,000, Non-Qualified Deferred Compensation: $15,000, Financial Planning Services: $9,971

    Performance Compensation

    Data from  FY 2024

    Non-Equity Incentive Plan (LPP)

    ParameterValueAdditional Details
    Base Salary$1,350,000 Used as the multiplier for bonus calculation
    Target Bonus Percentage150% Applied to base salary
    2024 Target Award$2,025,000 = Base Salary x 150%
    Performance Achievement Factor104.4% Determines final multiplier on target award
    Final LPP Award$2,116,404 Target Award x Achievement Factor
    Metric (Non-Equity)ThresholdTargetMaximumWeightActual Result
    Adjusted Operating Profit$882.0M $1,038.0M $1,193.0M 60%$1,049.7M (107.5% of target)
    Days Sales Outstanding (DSO)54.0 53.0 49.9 10%50.6 (177.4% of target)
    4-Quarter Avg GP RPO Growth %2% 6% 10% 15%11.0% (200% of target)
    Adjusted EBITDA Margin %12.7% 12.9% 13.3% 10%12.9% (114.5% of target)
    Emission Target (CO2e)68,250 65,000 61,750 5%76,708 (0% payout)

    Equity Incentive Awards

    ComponentQuantity / ValueVesting SchedulePerformance Metrics / Details
    RSUs25,183 shares, $3,450,071 Time-based vesting (schedule not detailed) Standard vesting conditions; not linked to performance metrics
    PSUs37,774 shares, $5,175,038 3-year performance period (Fiscal 2024-2026) 50% based on Adjusted EPS (threshold/target not provided) ; 50% based on ROIC with Threshold: 9.5%, Target: 11.3%, Maximum: 13.0% ; Linear interpolation applies