Jacobs Appoints Global Technology Leader Diane Bryant to Board of Directors

DALLAS, Nov. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Jacobs (NYSE: J) today announced the appointment of Diane Bryant to its Board of Directors, effective immediately. Bryant is a distinguished technology executive with more than three decades of leadership experience spanning the global semiconductor industry, cloud computing services, artificial intelligence applications and technology-based healthcare solutions.
Bryant is widely recognized as a transformative leader in technology and innovation. She has held senior executive positions at some of the world’s most influential technology companies, driving strategic growth, advancing digital transformation, and leading large-scale business operations. Her extensive experience includes leadership roles at Intel Corporation, Alphabet and Novasignal Corporation, bringing deep expertise in advanced computing technologies and their application across multiple industries.

Jacobs Chair and CEO
Bob Pragada said: “Diane’s appointment reflects Jacobs’ commitment to advancing innovation, digital transformation and technology-enabled solutions that address our clients’ most complex challenges. Her insights and experience across the technology ecosystem – from semiconductors to cloud and AI infrastructure – will be invaluable as Jacobs continues to grow as a leading, technology-forward solutions provider.”

Diane Bryant said: “I’m honored to join Jacobs’ Board of Directors at such an exciting time in the company’s evolution. Jacobs’ focus on integrating data, technology and deep domain expertise to create smarter, more sustainable solutions for its global clients aligns with my passion for leveraging technology to drive meaningful human and societal impact.”
Bryant’s appointment reinforces Jacobs’ strategic focus on innovation, digital transformation and technology integration across its key market sectors – including critical infrastructure, energy transition, advanced manufacturing, and life sciences.
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow – delivering outcomes and solutions for the world’s most complex challenges. With approximately $12 billion in annual revenue and a team of almost 45,000, we provide end-to-end services in advanced manufacturing, cities & places, energy, environmental, life sciences, transportation and water. From advisory and consulting, feasibility, planning, design, program and lifecycle management, we’re creating a more connected and sustainable world. See how at jacobs.com and connect with us on LinkedIn,Instagram, X and Facebook. 
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