James H. Roth has been at the helm of Huron Consulting Group since July 30, 2009, after previously leading their Health and Education Consulting division. His journey with Huron began back in 2002 when he joined as a managing director,...

James H. Roth has been at the helm of Huron Consulting Group since July 30, 2009, after previously leading their Health and Education Consulting division. His journey with Huron began back in 2002 when he joined as a managing director, focusing on the Higher Education Consulting Practice. Known for his analytical approach, Roth shifted from a hands-on consulting role to CEO during a challenging period marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. This experience highlighted his capability in guiding the company through tough times. In recognition of his leadership, he was awarded significant bonuses, including a notable retention bonus during the pandemic. As of December 31, 2022, he transitioned to Vice Chairman of the Board while continuing to serve clients and enhance Huron's presence in the industry. His prior performance metrics have always emphasized revenue growth and strategic goals, showcasing his commitment to aligning company success with personal compensation. Roth's tenure embodies a mix of steady leadership and strategic growth, firmly establishing Huron as a leader in consulting services.

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James H. Roth

Ex-CEO of Huron Consulting Group

Education

Not specified

Sector of Economy

Industrials

Born

January 1, 1968 - 57 years ago

CEO of Huron Consulting Group for

13 years 5 months (Jul 2009 - Dec 2022)

Previous Experience

Vice President, Health and Education Consulting at Huron Consulting Group Inc. since January 1, 2007; Managing Director and practice leader of Huron's Higher Education Consulting Practice since the company's inception in 2002.

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of James H. Roth

Holdings

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During Roth's time as CEO, he saw fluctuations in his compensation structure. His salary remained steady around $800,000 yearly with performance bonuses that peaked to more than $740,000 in 2022, largely reflecting his leadership through the pandemic. Roth held stock...

During Roth's time as CEO, he saw fluctuations in his compensation structure. His salary remained steady around $800,000 yearly with performance bonuses that peaked to more than $740,000 in 2022, largely reflecting his leadership through the pandemic. Roth held stock grants and performance units aligning his financial interests with the company's performance. Notably, in 2019 he was rewarded for meeting specific performance targets with significant cash bonuses and vested stock values, demonstrating the effectiveness of his strategies. Throughout the years, his holdings evolved as stock grants were tied to performance metrics, which pushed him to meet the company's growth targets. This alignment of incentives ensured not just personal gain but also a focus on Huron's overall success.

Mar 18, 2025

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shares

HURN @ $148.39

Total Stock Sold

$30.57M

HURN

$30.57M

511,876 HURN shares

What if they kept their stock?

If James H. Roth didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra HURN511,876 shares worth $24.65M.
This is -19.37% and $5.92M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Charitable Transactions

HURN

16,974 shares

HURN

Recent Charitable Transactions

HURN

2,000 shares

HURN

Aug 20, 2024

Charity

HURN

2,000 shares

HURN

Nov 8, 2023

Charity

HURN

2,000 shares

HURN

Dec 2, 2022

Charity

HURN

2,000 shares

HURN

Nov 7, 2019

Charity

HURN

3,000 shares

HURN

Dec 13, 2017

Charity

HURN

2,000 shares

HURN

Aug 15, 2016

Charity

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of James H. Roth.

HURN

$1.24M

HURN at $143.98/share

Mar 12, 2025

Sale

HURN

$2.55M

HURN at $147.82/share

Mar 5, 2025

Sale

HURN

1,181 shares

HURN

Mar 1, 2025

Received

HURN

62,060 shares

HURN

Feb 25, 2025

Received

HURN

$252.07K

HURN at $126.04/share

Feb 5, 2025

Sale

HURN

$248.21K

HURN at $124.10/share

Jan 8, 2025

Sale

HURN

$247.72K

HURN at $123.86/share

Dec 4, 2024

Sale

HURN

$255.81K

HURN at $127.90/share

Nov 6, 2024

Sale

HURN

$213.50K

HURN at $106.75/share

Oct 2, 2024

Sale

HURN

$216.60K

HURN at $108.30/share

Sep 4, 2024

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did James H. Roth make over time.

Roth's compensation has varied from year to year, reflecting his performance and the company's success. In 2022, his total compensation reached $6.67 million, which included a base salary of $950,000 and a significant bonus of $740,000, the latter part of a multi-year retention award due to his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. This marked a considerable jump from his previous earnings, reflecting the challenging times faced and the results achieved. His compensation philosophy has leaned heavily towards performance-based metrics, with substantial parts of his pay being dependent on meeting set financial goals. Over the years, Roth's emphasis on organic revenue growth and adjusted EBITDA margins has guided Huron's strategies, ensuring his financial rewards were closely linked to the company's performance and overall shareholder value.

Year

2022

Total Compensation

$1.72M

Salary

$950.00K

Board Justification

Huron's compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain highly qualified employees and align their interests with the Company and stockholders, with a significant majority of compensation being performance-based and at-risk.

Bonus

$740.00K

Board Justification

The bonus amounts paid in 2022 represent the first installment of the three-year cash retention awards, which were awarded in 2021 to retain the NEOs continued leadership through the COVID-19 pandemic and in recognition of their exceptional performance during 2020.

Other

$32.41K

Board Justification

All Other Compensation for 2022 includes executive long-term disability insurance, executive term life insurance, company-provided 401(k) match, and other benefits and perquisites.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 N/A)

Board Justification

This section does not include stock grants as the focus is on cash compensation and bonuses.

Performance Metrics

The performance metrics for determining the CEO's compensation in 2022 included Organic Revenue Growth and Adjusted EBITDA Margin as primary financial metrics, along with Strategic Measures including Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals.

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