Charles River Associates (CRA) has announced the expansion of its executive leadership team, with the appointment of Eric Nierenberg as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer, Brian Langan as Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Business Transformation Officer, and Sandra David as Principal Accounting Officer.
Eric Nierenberg, who joined CRA's senior management team in 2023, has been instrumental in helping several of the company's practices position themselves for sustained success. His deep expertise in finance and economics will now be applied to guide CRA's financial operations and contribute valuable strategic insight as the company continues to grow. Since rejoining CRA in 2023, Nierenberg has been focused on optimizing performance across the service portfolio.
Brian Langan, a seasoned CRA veteran, will partner with senior leaders to identify strategic growth opportunities, strengthen cross-functional alignment, and lead initiatives that enhance CRA's long-term impact, agility, and resilience. Langan has been with CRA since 2002 and has held various roles supporting the senior management team.
Sandra David, who has over 25 years of public accounting and public company experience, will work closely with Eric Nierenberg to oversee all aspects of CRA's financial administration, accounting, and internal controls. She has played important roles in integrating team hires, improving processes, and implementing new software during her tenure at CRA.
These appointments come as part of CRA's deliberate, long-term commitment to strategic priorities and reflect the depth of talent within the organization. The company's President and CEO, Paul Maleh, expressed his pleasure at the elevation of Eric and Brian to executive officer roles, further strengthening the senior leadership team.
Chad Holmes, who has been serving as the interim CFO, will continue to serve as CRA's Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Development Officer, leading the company's capital allocation and deployment, real estate, and investor relations efforts.
These appointments mark a significant change in the executive leadership team of CRA, with individuals with long-standing experience and expertise taking on new and elevated roles within the organization. The market has reacted to these announcements by moving the company's shares 0.6% to a price of $175.64. For the full picture, make sure to review CRA INTERNATIONAL, INC.'s 8-K report.
