Kurush Mistry Male • United States of America

Kurush Mistry has a vast amount of experience in the analysis of commodities, specializing in Crude Oil, Refined Products, and Renewable Fuels. As someone originally from India, Kurush received his education from India's most prestigious management school and has had a diverse career at prominent organizations, navigating through significant changes. In addition to his professional work, he has a strong passion for music, enjoys traveling, and takes pride in being a resident of New York.

After earning a degree in Commerce from Chennai, he became a Chartered Accountant and excelled in all three qualifying exams. With a strong foundation, he pursued an MBA at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, with a focus on finance. This allowed him to gain knowledge of the latest business concepts, collaborate with colleagues from various educational backgrounds, and develop problem-solving and communication skills. Kurush's professional journey began in 2003 when he joined Lehman Brothers in Tokyo after completing his MBA. He was selected to be a part of their Interest Rate Strategies Team, providing him with his first international corporate experience, the opportunity to apply his financial expertise in real-world situations, and a culturally enriching experience.

In 2005, he relocated to Lehman in New York and served on their award-winning Interest Rate Strategies team until 2008, managing a diverse portfolio of products such as US Government Bonds and Interest Rate Derivatives. During this time, he established a strong reputation among Lehman's US clients, including major banks, mortgage companies, and pension funds, and played a significant role in the team's growth.

In 2009, following the financial crisis, Kurush made a career change and joined Morgan Stanley, one of the top oil-trading firms at the time, where he worked on their US gasoline and diesel physical trading team. Here, he assisted in developing analytics, collaborated with traders to create profitable strategies, and gained valuable experience in both physical and paper gasoline trading. His brief experience in trading gives him a unique perspective in his analytical work and enables him to engage in meaningful discussions with his trader clients. In 2022, he expanded his expertise to include renewable fuels and feedstocks, such as ethanol, biodiesel, renewable diesel, sustainable aviation fuels, and US soybean oil.

Throughout his career, Kurush has shown a strong interest in recruiting, mentoring, and training junior colleagues, helping them advance in their careers. He takes pride in seeing them grow into senior roles at prominent organizations. He also enjoys reading non-fiction, politics, and traveling, which has taken him to various destinations rich in history, culture, and natural beauty. In 2009, Kurush had the unique opportunity to produce a low-budget feature film set in New York, working with a team of inexperienced co-creators.

The film was released in the US to moderate critical and commercial success. Committed to giving back to the community, Kurush actively supports multiple charities focused on issues such as hunger, refugees, legal aid, and the environment. Throughout his career, Kurush has also shown a particular interest in recruiting, mentoring, and training junior colleagues, guiding them in their professional growth. He takes pride in witnessing them progress into senior roles at various notable organizations.