Jacobs CHRO appointment marks a key leadership move as Jacobs appoints Cheryl Lim as Chief Human Resources Officer. The appointment of Jacobs CHRO is effective from May 18, 2026. Furthermore, Jacobs CHRO appointment emphasizes global HR strategies and talent transformation of the company. Lim will operate out of Dallas, Texas and will directly report to Chair and CEO Bob Pragada.
Furthermore, Lim brings over 20 years of senior HR leadership experience across global organizations. She was employed at Vertiv Holdings where she worked as a CHRO and Section 16 officer. Vertiv is a firm with revenues of over $10.2 billion and employs about 34,000 people. While working at Vertiv, she played a significant role in improving organizational performance. In addition, she ensured that HR activities were focused on delivering shareholder value and organizational growth.
Jacobs Chair and Chief Executive Officer Bob Pragada said: “Cheryl brings exceptional depth and breadth of global HR leadership to Jacobs at a pivotal moment in our growth journey. Her track record of building world-class people organizations, driving cultural transformation and delivering measurable business impact speaks for itself. We are delighted to welcome her to Jacobs and look forward to her contributions as we continue building a company where talented people can do their best work.”
Strengthening Global HR Leadership and Talent Strategy
Lim’s previous position before joining Vertiv was that of Vice President of Human Resources at ITT Inc. Where she supported the Connect & Control Technologies Business Unit. In her prior career stint, she had spent two decades at Honeywell International, serving in several top leadership positions in HR. At Honeywell, Lim oversaw human resource operations for the European, Middle Eastern, and African continents. Further, she provided oversight to corporate HR operations as well as enterprise transformations. Besides, Lim is an MBA from Pepperdine University, as well as holding a degree from the University of Leeds. She speaks both English and German languages fluently.
Lim said: “Jacobs has an outstanding reputation, deeply talented people and a clear sense of purpose. I am thrilled to be joining at this exciting stage and look forward to partnering with Bob and the leadership team to continue investing in our people and culture as a true driver of business success.”
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Source: Businesswire
