Kurush Mistry has extensive experience analyzing commodities, focusing on Crude Oil, Refined Products, and Renewable Fuels. Originally from India, Kurush attended the top management school in the country and has had a varied career at prestigious organizations, navigating through significant changes. He has a deep passion for music, enjoys exploring new places, and takes pride in being a resident of New York. After completing a Commerce degree in Chennai, India, he became a Chartered Accountant, excelling in all three qualifying exams with top honors.

With a solid foundation, he pursued an MBA in finance at the Indian Institute of Management, Ahmedabad, where he gained knowledge about the latest business concepts, collaborated with peers from diverse educational backgrounds, and honed his problem-solving and communication skills. After completing his MBA, Kurush began his professional journey in 2003 when he joined Lehman Brothers in Tokyo.

He was selected to join their Interest Rate Strategies Team, which provided his first exposure to working in an international corporate environment, allowing him to apply his financial expertise in real-world scenarios and immerse himself in a diverse cultural experience. In 2005, he moved to Lehman in New York. He worked with 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 central banks, mortgage companies, and pension funds, and played a crucial role in the team's growth.