Huron Consulting Group announced the addition of James E. Nugent as a managing director within its Business Advisory practice to strengthen the turnaround and restructuring team.

Nugent brings the Huron Business Advisory team a depth of knowledge and vital experience, most notably in the healthcare industry, accomplishing complex financial and operational turnarounds in recovery situations.

Nugent has nearly 30 years of experience providing business advisory, corporate recovery and restructuring services, including extensive healthcare experience having worked with more than 100 healthcare clients during his career.

Prior to joining Huron, he most recently served as senior managing director at Mesirow Financial Consulting, and had an accomplished 19-year career at KPMG.