Huron announced that Gordon J. Mountford will step down as leader of the healthcare practice. 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.

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. 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.