Jacobs Appoints President for People and Places Solutions Line of Business

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Jacobs has appointed Patrick Hill as the new EVP and President of People & Places Solutions effective August 1, 2021. Hill has over 23 years of experience at Jacobs, previously co-leading global business efforts focused on multiple regions including Europe and Asia. According to Jacobs President Bob Pragada, Hill's leadership aligns with the company’s succession plans and positions P&PS for further growth amid increasing infrastructure demands. Jacobs reported $14 billion in revenue with approximately 55,000 employees, providing a broad range of services globally.

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• Appointment of Patrick Hill expected to drive growth in People & Places Solutions.
• Hill brings over 23 years of experience at Jacobs across multiple sectors.
• The company is positioned to capitalize on infrastructure spending and modernization trends.

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DALLAS, Aug. 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Jacobs (NYSE:J) today named Patrick Hill as EVP and President of People & Places Solutions (P&PS) effective Aug. 1, 2021.

Hill's career at Jacobs spans more than 23 years in several senior leadership positions, crossing multiple sectors and operations around the globe. Most recently Patrick co-led P&PS' global business, with focus on Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand, as well as the global functions of Growth, Strategy & Solutions and Global Design Centers. Prior executive roles in the U.S. included leadership of Jacobs' Telecom business based in Chicago.

"P&PS has enjoyed robust growth over the past several years and is poised to capitalize on major secular trends and infrastructure spend around infrastructure modernization, climate change, health and digital transformation," said Jacobs President and Chief Operating Officer Bob Pragada. "Patrick's appointment aligns with our line of business succession plans, and his visible and forward-leaning leadership style position him as the right leader to drive the next generation of strong growth in P&PS."

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $14 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Visit jacobs.com and connect with Jacobs on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Certain statements contained in this press release constitute forward-looking statements as such term is defined in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and such statements are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provided by the same. Statements made in this release that are not based on historical fact are forward-looking statements. We base these forward-looking statements on management's current estimates and expectations as well as currently available competitive, financial and economic data. Forward-looking statements, however, are inherently uncertain. There are a variety of factors that could cause business results to differ materially from our forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the related reaction of governments on global and regional market conditions and the company's business. For a description of some additional factors that may occur that could cause actual results to differ from our forward-looking statements, see our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended October 2, 2020, and in particular the discussions contained under Item 1 - Business; Item 1A - Risk Factors; Item 3 - Legal Proceedings; and Item 7 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 2, 2021, and in particular the discussions contained under Part I, Item 2 - Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations; Part II, Item 1 - Legal Proceedings; and Part II, Item 1A - Risk Factors, as well as the company's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The company is not under any duty to update any of the forward-looking statements after the date of this press release to conform to actual results, except as required by applicable law.

For additional information contact:

Investors
Jonathan Doros, 817-239-3457
jonathan.doros@jacobs.com

Media
Marietta Hannigan, 214-920-8035
marietta.hannigan@jacobs.com

 

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FAQ

Who is the new president of the People & Places Solutions at Jacobs?

Patrick Hill has been appointed as the new president effective August 1, 2021.

What experience does Patrick Hill have at Jacobs?

Patrick Hill has over 23 years of experience in various senior leadership roles across Jacobs' global operations.

How is Jacobs positioned for future growth?

Jacobs aims to capitalize on infrastructure modernization and climate change initiatives under Patrick Hill's leadership.

What revenue does Jacobs generate?

Jacobs reported $14 billion in revenue.