Huron Elects Dr. L. Thomas Richards to Board of Directors
“We are pleased to welcome Tom to Huron's Board of Directors,” said Hugh Sawyer, non-executive chairman of the Huron board. “Tom brings a unique combination of senior management, board leadership, and capital markets expertise across his roles as an investment banker, life sciences executive, physician, and board director. His global perspective, and expertise in evaluating and adopting new innovative technologies, and extensive governance experience in professional services will be a strong asset to our Board as we continue to advance Huron’s growth strategy to create long-term value for our shareholders.”
Dr. Richards most recently served as Chair of the Board of Directors of WittKieffer, an executive search and leadership advisory firm serving the healthcare, higher education, and life sciences sectors.
Throughout his career, Dr. Richards has led organizations at the intersection of healthcare, technology, and innovation. He previously served as Interim Chief Executive Officer of One Biomed, a molecular tools company, and Chief Executive Officer of TessArae, a molecular diagnostics company. He advises venture capital and private equity investors across the life sciences industry, with a focus on emerging technologies and innovation-driven growth and served as a Senior Advisor to Metis Genetics, One Biomed, and Nanomix. He also practiced academic medicine as an emergency physician and assistant professor at
Earlier in his career, Dr. Richards was an investment banker in the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) groups of Lazard Frères, UBS, and SG Cowen.
Dr. Richards also has extensive governance experience serving on public, private, and nonprofit boards. He previously served on the board of directors of Cowen Group, Inc., a publicly traded financial services firm, and has served as a director of TessArae and One Biomed. He also currently serves on the board of two non-profit organizations, The World Telehealth Initiative and the Surfrider Foundation.
“I am honored to serve on Huron’s Board of Directors,” said Dr. L. Thomas Richards. "I look forward to partnering with my fellow directors and Huron’s management team to build on the firm’s strong momentum, advance its long-term strategy, and help create lasting value for its clients, people, and shareholders.”
Dr. Richards received an M.D. from Harvard Medical School, an M.Phil. from the University of
The appointment of Dr. Richards to Huron’s board reflects the firm’s ongoing commitment to its periodic board refreshment process and brings the size of the board to 10 members.
ABOUT HURON
Huron is a global professional services firm that collaborates with organizations to help solve their most complex challenges and achieve their most ambitious goals. Working across the private and public sectors, we partner closely with clients to improve performance, accelerate transformation, and unlock new opportunities for growth.
Our clients choose us because of our deep industry and technical expertise and proven track record of turning sound strategies into action. By combining practical experience, innovative thinking, and advanced analytics and technology, Huron helps organizations translate today’s ideas into tangible results and long-term value. Learn more at www.huronconsultinggroup.com.
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