Huron Acquires Strategy and Operations Consulting Firm Wilson Perumal & Company
Strengthens Huron鈥檚 commercial industry consulting capabilities to drive high-impact transformation
"We are thrilled to welcome WP&C to the team," said , chief executive officer and president of Huron. "This acquisition represents the next evolution of our Innosight team鈥檚 strategy and innovation capabilities. By combining WP&C鈥檚 proven expertise in reducing complexity, operationalizing strategy, and transforming operations with our Innosight team鈥檚 deep strategy and business transformation expertise, we are well positioned to help clients navigate the disruption in today鈥檚 rapidly changing market environment while preparing for a more resilient future.鈥�
The integration of WP&C's specialized offerings into Huron creates a comprehensive platform for clients to align strategy, operating models, and people while enabling the execution needed to drive transformation and deliver sustainable growth.
鈥淲e are excited to join the Huron team,鈥� said Stephen Wilson, managing partner and co-founder of WP&C. 鈥淥ur organizations share a fundamental belief that reducing complexity is a strategic imperative. With Huron鈥檚 global scale and reach, we can bring our methodologies to more clients than ever before.鈥�
鈥淲e have long believed that meaningful transformation happens when strategy, operations, and execution are deeply aligned,鈥� said Andrei Perumal, managing partner and co-founder of WP&C. 鈥淭ogether with Huron鈥檚 Innosight team, we will scale that belief and deliver impact more broadly.鈥�
Huron and WP&C share a passion for delivering meaningful impact and complementary core values rooted in the pursuit of excellence in client service.
Approximately 30 WP&C team members have joined Huron. The WP&C team has developed numerous proprietary methodologies and trademarked frameworks that differentiate its service offerings. WP&C serves clients across a broad range of sectors, including industrials and manufacturing, energy and utilities, consumer products, private equity, and the public sector, among others.
For reporting purposes, WP&C will be included in Huron鈥檚 Commercial operating segment. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
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