# Bob Cagnazzi

> Bob Cagnazzi is CEO of Presidio, the global technology services company he joined in February 2012 when it acquired BlueWater Communications Group, the business he founded in 2006. His career spans Integrated Systems Group and Dimension Data North America, with a recurring focus on combining local customer relationships with broader engineering capabilities. His recent priorities include enterprise AI, cloud and managed services.

- **Role:** Chief Executive Officer at Presidio
- **Organizations:** Presidio, BlueWater Communications Group, Dimension Data North America, Integrated Systems Group
- **From:** New York, United States
- **Education:** Bachelor of Science, St. John’s University, Master of Business Administration, NYU Stern School of Business
- **Known for:** Founded and led BlueWater before its 2012 acquisition by Presidio., Served as Presidio CEO continuously since February 2012., Led Presidio through public and private ownership periods.

## Career timeline

- **mid-1980s** — Worked in a family networking business; later led Integrated Systems Group.
- **2000** — Family business sold to Dimension Data, according to his retrospective account.
- **2001–2006** — CEO of Dimension Data North America.
- **2006** — Founded BlueWater Communications Group and became its CEO.
- **2012** — Presidio acquired BlueWater; became Presidio CEO on February 29.
- **2015** — Continued leading Presidio as Apollo-affiliated funds acquired the company.
- **2017** — Presidio went public; Cagnazzi became chairman in November.
- **2019** — BC Partners acquired Presidio and took it private.
- **2020** — Presidio acquired cloud consultancy Coda Global.
- **2021** — Presidio announced completion of its Arkphire acquisition on January 5.
- **2024** — CD&R acquired majority ownership; BC Partners retained a minority stake.
- **2026** — Presidio announced Lighthouse, AI Blueprint and P.A.T.H. investments under his leadership.

## Achievements

- Founded and led BlueWater before its 2012 acquisition by Presidio.
- Served as Presidio CEO continuously since February 2012.
- Led Presidio through public and private ownership periods.
- Oversaw acquisitions adding cloud capabilities and international presence, including Coda Global and Arkphire.

## Latest updates

- **2026-10** — Presidio announced inclusion in CRN’s inaugural AI Innovators list on October 20; this is company recognition.
- **2026-07** — Announced AI Blueprint, Lighthouse consulting group and P.A.T.H. innovation lab.
- **2026-05** — Appeared in a BC Partners video reflecting on the investment partnership.
- **2025-11** — Presidio announced the acquisition of Virginia-based Achieve One.

## Links

- Website: https://www.presidio.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-cagnazzi-4671024/

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Last updated: 2026-10-21