Matthew Cushing

General Counsel at SKILLSOFT CORP.

56 year

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Matthew J.
Cushing is currently Director at Healing Abuse Working For Change, Inc. since 2019.
Mr. Cushing is a Member of the American Bar Association, Massachusetts Bar Association, and Boston Bar Association.
Mr. Cushing is a Trustee at St. John's Preparatory School.
Mr. Cushing will be Chief Legal Officer at Skillsoft Corp.
starting in 2026.
Formerly, Mr. Cushing was Senior Vice President & General Counsel at Acme Packet, Inc. Mr. Cushing was Secretary, Vice President & General Counsel at Enel X North America, Inc. from 2015 to 2016.
Mr. Cushing was Partner at BMC Partners LLP.
Mr. Cushing was Secretary, Chief Commercial Officer & Senior VP at Pegasystems, Inc. from 2017 to 2025.
Mr. Cushing worked at Bingham Dana LLP in 2004.
Mr. Cushing completed undergraduate studies at College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) in 1992.
Mr. Cushing completed graduate studies at Fordham University in 1995.

Matthew Cushing active positions

Companies	Position	Start
SKILLSOFT CORP.	General Counsel	02/08/2026
American Bar Association American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Boston Bar Association Boston Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as legal association	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
Massachusetts Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as lawyers association	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
St. John's Preparatory School St. John's Preparatory School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a school	Director/Board Member	-
Healing Abuse Working For Change, Inc. Healing Abuse Working For Change, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Healing Abuse Working For Change, Inc. (HAWC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse across 23 cities and towns on the North Shore. The private company is located in the US. HAWC offers comprehensive, confidential, and free services including a 24-hour hotline staffed by trained volunteers and staff who provide immediate emotional support, safety planning, and resource referrals. The organization’s programs include legal advocacy, emergency family shelter, children’s services, counseling, and community education aimed at empowering survivors and addressing patterns of violence and oppression. Children’s services feature trauma-informed therapy and support programs, often delivered in partnership with local medical centers. HAWC serves diverse populations, providing multilingual support and resources tailored to various communities, including Asian, Latin@, Deaf, and Native American groups. The organization engages the public through volunteer opportunities, educational events, and fundraising initiatives to foster social change and empower individuals to live free from violence and fear.	Director/Board Member	09/10/2019

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Former positions of Matthew Cushing

Companies	Position	End
PEGASYSTEMS INC.	General Counsel	30/09/2025
ENERNOC, INC.	General Counsel	02/06/2016
Acme Packet, Inc. Acme Packet, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Manufactures communications equipment designed to route voice and data over Internet Protocol networks	General Counsel	-
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Private companies	12
Pegasystems, Inc. Pegasystems, Inc. Information Technology ServicesTechnology Services Develops, markets and supports customer relationship management software	Technology Services
Acme Packet, Inc. Acme Packet, Inc. Computer CommunicationsElectronic Technology Manufactures communications equipment designed to route voice and data over Internet Protocol networks	Electronic Technology
Enel X North America, Inc. Enel X North America, Inc. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Provides bus electrification solutions	Utilities
College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) College of the Holy Cross (Massachusetts) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
BMC Partners LLP BMC Partners LLP Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
Fordham University Fordham University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
American Bar Association American Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides legal services	Commercial Services
Massachusetts Bar Association Massachusetts Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as lawyers association	Commercial Services
Boston Bar Association Boston Bar Association Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as legal association	Commercial Services
St. John's Preparatory School St. John's Preparatory School Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Operates as a school	Consumer Services
Skillsoft Corp. Skillsoft Corp. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Publishes educational software	Technology Services
Healing Abuse Working For Change, Inc. Healing Abuse Working For Change, Inc. Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Healing Abuse Working For Change, Inc. (HAWC) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting survivors of domestic abuse across 23 cities and towns on the North Shore. The private company is located in the US. HAWC offers comprehensive, confidential, and free services including a 24-hour hotline staffed by trained volunteers and staff who provide immediate emotional support, safety planning, and resource referrals. The organization’s programs include legal advocacy, emergency family shelter, children’s services, counseling, and community education aimed at empowering survivors and addressing patterns of violence and oppression. Children’s services feature trauma-informed therapy and support programs, often delivered in partnership with local medical centers. HAWC serves diverse populations, providing multilingual support and resources tailored to various communities, including Asian, Latin@, Deaf, and Native American groups. The organization engages the public through volunteer opportunities, educational events, and fundraising initiatives to foster social change and empower individuals to live free from violence and fear.	Health Services