Huron Announces Senior Leadership Transitions
January 06 2017 - 8:55AM
Business Wire
Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ: HURN) today
announced Gordon J. Mountford will step down as leader of the
healthcare practice, and John D. Kelly has been promoted to
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
In connection with the change in practice leadership, C. Mark
Hussey, Huron’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer, has been named interim leader of the healthcare practice,
effective immediately, while the company initiates a search for a
new leader. Hussey will also retain his responsibilities as
COO.
“Gordon has made significant contributions to Huron, including
building Huron’s healthcare business from its infancy to the market
leader it is today. With our proven ability to deliver measurable
results, the practice has become the transformation partner for our
clients as we address their most pressing strategic, organizational
and operational challenges,” said James H. Roth, chief executive
officer and president, Huron. “We thank Gordon for his tremendous
service to the firm and wish him the best in the future.”
“Mark is a trusted leader within Huron with a deep understanding
of our business and is well respected by our people, making him the
ideal candidate to lead the healthcare practice during this
transition,” added Roth. “We are aggressively recruiting and remain
fully committed to advancing the strategic priorities that will
return the healthcare practice to growth.”
In addition, the company announced the promotion of John D.
Kelly to Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,
reporting to Roth, effective immediately. Kelly, a 10-year veteran
of the company, previously served as Corporate Vice President,
Chief Accounting Officer and Treasurer. In his new role, Kelly will
assume global responsibility for corporate finance, accounting,
treasury, and capital and financing strategies. He will retain his
position as Treasurer.
“John is a talented executive and has built a strong reputation
within the company and within our investor community,” said Roth.
“The Huron board and I are confident that John’s experience and
deep knowledge of our business will be instrumental as we execute
our financial strategy to further position the company for
growth.”
Kelly has held a variety of roles at Huron since he joined the
firm in 2006. He served as Treasurer and Chief Accounting Officer
of Huron since his appointments in 2016 and 2015, respectively.
Prior to his role as Chief Accounting Officer, Kelly served as
Controller and Assistant Controller. Prior to joining the Corporate
team, he was a Director in Huron’s Disputes and Investigations
practice. Kelly joined Huron from Deloitte & Touche, where he
held several positions on the Assurance and Advisory Services
team.
ABOUT HURON
Huron is a global professional services firm committed to
achieving sustainable results in partnership with its clients. The
company brings depth of expertise in strategy, technology,
operations, advisory services and analytics to drive lasting and
measurable results in the healthcare, higher education, life
sciences and commercial sectors. Through focus, passion and
collaboration, Huron provides guidance to support organizations as
they contend with the change transforming their industries and
businesses. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.
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