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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001289848-24-000228"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "HURN"
cik: "0001289848"
company_name: "Huron Consulting Group Inc."
filed_at: "2024-12-16T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-29T02:49:02.744345+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Huron appoints Hugh Sawyer as non-executive Chairman effective Jan 1, 2025

## Summary
- Hugh E. Sawyer appointed independent non-executive Chairman of the Board, effective Jan. 1, 2025.
- John M. McCartney steps down as Chair (since May 2010) but remains a director on the Board.
- Sawyer has served on board since Feb. 2018, chairs Compensation Committee, and has 40+ years experience.
- Transition aligns with McCartney's previously announced plan and supports board refresh process.
- CEO Mark Hussey thanked McCartney for his leadership and expressed confidence in Sawyer.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001289848-24-000228
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: HURN
- cik: 0001289848
- company_name: Huron Consulting Group Inc.
- filed_at: 2024-12-16T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 8.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1289848/000128984824000228/0001289848-24-000228-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1289848/000128984824000228/hurn-20241216.htm

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