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Illinois-Based Huron Elects Thomas Richards to Board of Directors

Jul 28, 2026 | By Devin Jacobs

Global professional services firm Huron has elected Dr. L. Thomas Richards to its Board of Directors, effective July 23, 2026.

SUMMARY

  • Huron has elected Dr. L. Thomas Richards to its Board of Directors, effective July 23, 2026.
  • Huron is a global professional services company that helps organisations improve performance, support transformation, and achieve growth.
  • Dr. Richards will use his experience in healthcare, life sciences, corporate governance, and business leadership to help guide Huron's future growth and strategy.

Dr. Richards is an experienced executive, advisor, and board leader with expertise in healthcare, life sciences, capital markets, and corporate governance. He has helped organisations grow, drive innovation, and create long-term business value.

Dr. L. Thomas Richards most recently served as Chair of the Board of Directors at WittKieffer, an executive search and leadership advisory firm focused on healthcare, higher education, and life sciences.

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During his career, he has led several healthcare and life sciences companies, including serving as Interim CEO of One Biomed and CEO of TessArae. He has also advised venture capital and private equity firms on healthcare innovation and emerging technologies.

Before moving into business leadership, Dr. Richards worked as an emergency physician and served as an assistant professor at Stanford University and the University of California, San Francisco.

“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.”

“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.

About Huron 

Founded in 2002, Huron is a global professional services company that helps organisations solve complex business challenges and achieve their growth goals. The company works with clients across the public and private sectors to improve performance, support transformation, and create new opportunities.

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