Julie M. Howard

Biography

Ms. Julie M. Howard has been the Chairman of the Board at Navigant Consulting, Inc. since May 1, 2014 and has been its Chief Executive Officer since March 1, 2012. Ms. Howard is responsible for the development and implementation of Navigant Consulting Inc.’s long-term strategy and effective prioritization of resource allocation to realize long-term shareholder value. She served as the President of Navigant Consulting Inc. since February 27, 2006 and as its Chief Operating Officer since 2003, Executive Vice President from April 22, 2004 to February 27, 2006 and Vice President of Human Capital Officer. She was responsible for the overall management of Navigant Consulting Inc.'s operations, including practice group operations, planning and human capital development. Her tenure with Navigant was began in 1998. Ms. Howard has 30 years of professional services experience, having served as a Consultant as well as holding several Corporate Management positions. She has worked for professional services firms since 1986 and has an extensive experience in litigation and business consulting environments. She began her career as a Consultant before serving in numerous management positions, primarily focused on business operations and human capital management. She has been a Director of ManpowerGroup Inc. since December 12, 2016. Ms. Howard has been an Independent Director of InnerWorkings Inc., since October 25, 2012. She has been a Director of Navigant Consulting, Inc. since March 2012. She served as a Director of Kemper Corporation since February 3, 2010 until May 6, 2015. She also serves on the Medical Center Board for Lurie Children’s Hospital. She is a champion of women’s leadership development and is a founding member of the Women’s Leadership and Mentoring Alliance (WLMA). She is also an active member of both the Council of Economic Advisors for Cook County, the Economic Club and The Commercial Club of Chicago. She is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin, with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. Ms. Howard continued her educational pursuits via completion of several Harvard Business School Executive Education programs, with a focus in Finance and Management.

Research Interest

 Finance and Management.