Huron Consulting Group Announces Executive Changes

Huron Consulting Group Inc. HURN today announced executive appointments. James H. Roth who currently serves as the chief executive officer, has been asked by the Board of Directors to also assume the role of president effective March 31, 2011. Roth was appointed Huron's CEO in August 2009. Prior to that, he led the Company's Health and Education Consulting segment. James K. Rojas has been appointed chief operating officer effective March 31, 2011, responsible for the Company's Human Resources, Marketing and Sales Support, Technology, Administration, and consulting service operations. He will continue to act as chief financial officer until a permanent successor has been identified. Rojas, one of the founders of Huron, rejoined the Company in June 2009, after serving as the chief financial officer at one of Huron's clients. David M. Shade joined Huron in January 2007 with the Company's acquisition of Wellspring Partners, where he was founder and CEO. He provided leadership in the growth of Huron's healthcare practice until he became president and chief operating officer of Huron in early 2009. Shade will resign as president and chief operating officer effective March 31, 2011, after which he will serve as special advisor to the CEO until he retires from Huron on June 30, 2011.