Huron Announces Election of Shoshana Vernick to Board of Directors
Global professional services firm Huron (NASDAQ: HURN), today announced Shoshana Vernick was elected to its Board of Directors, effective June 19, 2026. Ms. Vernick is an accomplished leader with deep expertise in the education industry and a demonstrated track record of advancing innovation, technology-enabled growth and long-term organizational value.
“We are pleased to welcome Shoshana to the Huron Board of Directors,” said Hugh Sawyer, non-executive chairman of theHuron board. “Shoshana has led organizations through periods of significant growth and transformation and is widely respected in the investment community. Her industry knowledge, financial acumen, and perspective on strategy, organizational effectiveness, capital markets, and governance will be a valuable addition to our board as we continue to advance our growth strategy and create long-term shareholder value.”
Ms. Vernick is co-founder and managing partner of Avathon Capital, a private equity firm focused on investments across the education and knowledge services sector, where she has overseen 16 platform investments since founding the firm in 2016. In her role, she drives the firm’s value creation strategy with a focus on organic and inorganic growth, advanced technology, and organizational design. Previously, she served as Managing Director at Sterling Partners, investing across education, healthcare, and business services.
