Charles River Associates adds new executives to enhance financial services

Charles River Associaties (CRA), based in Boston, Massachusetts, has announced the addition of several new executives as the consulting firm looks to expand its services in financial accounting and valuation.

The company said that Craig Elson has joined the agency as a vice president in the financial accounting and valuation practice based out of Chicago. Also joining the team are Renee McMahon and David Wensel.

CRA president Paul Maleh said the additions will help expand the global consulting firm's specialities.

"Their arrival supports our strategic objective to recruit highly-experienced experts who can supplement our service offerings and the value we provide to our clients. It is a pleasure to welcome them to CRA," Maleh added.

Before joining CRA, Elson was the senior managing director at LECG and also held a previous senior position at Navigant Consulting.

McMahon joins the company with advisory experience in merger and acquisitions, as well as litigation in the telecommunication, retail and banking industries.

Wensel, who also worked at LECG, has significant experience in lost profit analysis.

Founded in 1965, CRA specializes in litigation, regulatory, financial and management consulting.