Dean's Advisory Board

Julie  Howard                                       

President, Chief Operating Officer
Navigant Consulting, Inc.

Julie Howard joined Navigant Consulting Inc. in 1998 and currently serves as its president and chief operating officer. Howard is responsible for the overall management of company operations, to include business unit operations, strategic planning and human capital development.

As president and COO, Howard plays an integral role in the development and implementation of strategic objectives and initiatives, and establishes key company-wide operating disciplines. She has responsibility for the day-to-day management of company profitability, operations and infrastructure, to include international practice operations, business development, compensation strategy, professional development, marketing and communications, information technology and administrative operations. Howard also leads the annual strategic planning and budgeting cycle and actively participates in all quarterly Board meetings.

Navigant has experienced dramatic growth (both organic and through acquisition) over the last several years, and Howard has spearheaded the efforts to build an integrated operational foundation to strategically support the organization’s growth trajectory. She has developed and instituted major programs to support the development of a growth-oriented organization, including strategic compensation and retention programs, practice profitability and business mix enhancements, organizational re-alignments, integrated brand management, and women’s leadership development.

Howard’s role in Navigant's external matters includes interaction with clients and the shareholder community. She briefs analysts and institutional investors, and represents the company in industry and client forums. Howard is leading Navigant’s initiative to increase awareness and participation in Chicago’s civic, non-profit and corporate community.

In addition to her degree from the Wisconsin School of Business, Howard has also completed several Harvard Business School Executive Education programs with a focus in Finance and Management. Howard serves on the Wisconsin School of Business Dean's Advisory Board, the Board of Governors at the Metropolitan Planning Council and serves as a member on their Audit & Finance Committee.