Jacobs (NYSE:J) has recently appointed Michael Collins to its board of directors, effective September 23, 2024. Collins brings with him a wealth of experience, having served as the chief operating officer at global management consulting firm Bain & Company and previously as its chief financial officer. He has been with Bain since 1992 and has worked with management teams across various industries, including retail, consumer products, telecommunications, automotive, and media and entertainment.
Jacobs CEO Bob Pragada expressed his enthusiasm about Collins joining the board, highlighting his global management consulting experience and the invaluable insights and strategic guidance he is expected to provide. This appointment comes as Jacobs continues to emphasize its higher value, high margin consulting, and advisory services, aiming to expand its global impact and deliver sustainable innovative solutions to its clients.
Jacolls, a company with approximately $16 billion in annual revenue and a talent force of more than 60,000, offers a full spectrum of professional services, including consulting, technical, scientific, and project delivery for the government and private sector.
Collins holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting (with high honors) from Loyola University, Chicago, and an MBA from Harvard Business School. His addition to the board is anticipated to further strengthen Jacobs' advisory and consulting board as it continues to tackle critical global challenges and drive transformational change.
Jacobs' stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "J." Today the company's shares have moved -1.1% to a price of $142.34. For the full picture, make sure to review Jacobs Solutions's 8-K report.
