Saket Kumar has worked in investment management and investment banking focused on the energy and industrials sector since 2007. Presently, he serves as a CO-CIO and Partner at Cushing Asset Management, an investment firm focused on investing in listed infrastructure including clean energy infrastructure. In addition, Saket has also been leading the firm's fintech initiatives for the last couple of years.
In his previous professional career in investment management, he has focused on investing in companies that enable the energy independence of North America. He has also worked in various roles at firms like Bear Steans and Citadel Investment Group.
He has an MBA in finance and accounting from Cox School of Business at SMU. He started his career as a marine engineer and has worked out at sea in the capacity of marine and naval engineer. He grew up in India, is an IIT JEE rank holder and received his bachelor’s degree in marine engineering.
He was also awarded the President’s Gold Medal by the President of India for being the finest marine engineering cadet for the year 2002. He also received the Best Cadet Award from the National Maritime Day Celebration Committee of India in 2003.