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BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 8, 2008--CRA International, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRAI), a worldwide leader in providing management, economic, and financial consulting services, today announced the appointment of Steven J. Anthony as Chief Information Officer (CIO). Mr. Anthony will have overall responsibility for the information technology requirements of the Company.

With more than 25 years of experience in various business, engineering, and technical roles, Mr. Anthony brings to CRA an extensive background implementing complex technology assignments that improve operational performance. Previously, he was Vice President of Professional Services & Engineering at GCi, Inc., and Vice President of Operations & Business Technology at Celerant Consulting. He also spent more than 15 years at Getronics / Wang Laboratories where he served in a variety of positions.

"We are pleased to welcome Steve Anthony to CRA," said CRA's President and Chief Executive Officer James C. Burrows. "As a global organization with an extensive network of consultants, our information technology needs are continually evolving. Steve is a seasoned technology executive, and we look forward to the experience and insight he will bring to the CIO position."

Mr. Anthony will be based in CRA's world headquarters in Boston and will report directly to Wayne Mackie, the Company's Chief Financial Officer.

About CRA International

Founded in 1965, CRA International is a leading provider of management consulting services and economic and financial expertise. Working with businesses, law firms, accounting firms, and governments, CRA is a preferred consulting firm for complex assignments with pivotal and high-stakes outcomes. The firm is distinguished by a unique combination of credentials: deep vertical experience in a variety of industries; broad horizontal expertise in a range of functional disciplines; and rigorous economic, financial, and market analysis. CRA offers a proven track record of thousands of successful engagements in regulatory and litigation support, business strategy and planning, market and demand forecasting, policy analysis, and engineering and technology management. Headquartered in Boston, the firm has sixteen offices within the United States, and seven offices in Canada, Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia Pacific region. Detailed information about CRA is available at www.crai.com.

    CONTACT: CRA International, Inc.
             James C. Burrows, 617-425-3700
             President and CEO
             or
             Sharon Merrill Associates
             Jim Buckley, 617-542-5300
             Executive Vice President

    SOURCE: CRA International, Inc.