Michael Cushman

Michael Cushman is a highly accomplished professional with a diverse background in consulting, strategy, and innovation.

He holds a BA in Economics with a minor in Psychology from Rutgers University and an MBA in Management from San Diego State University.

Currently, Michael serves as the Director of Consulting, Senior Fellow, and Board Member at the DaVinci Institute, a renowned futurist think tank.

Throughout his career, he has held significant leadership roles in various organizations, including Head of Strategy at Garlic Media Group and Cloutel, and President at Key Change Institute.

Michael has also demonstrated entrepreneurial skills, having founded multiple ventures such as LearnTheBook, Engaging Change, and AlignIT Consulting.

His expertise extends to operational management, IT, innovation, and strategic planning, as evidenced by his roles as VP Operations, VP IT, and VP Innovation at Knowledge Factor Inc.

With a strong background in consulting, Michael has also served as Director of CIO Solutions at Answerthink Consulting Group/Hackett and as a Principal at Capgemini and CGI, focusing on IT excellence and telecom & media sectors.

His early career includes positions as a Software Engineer and R&D Researcher at Fortune Computer Group and as a Financial Analyst at Revlon Inc., showcasing his diverse skill set and adaptability across industries.