Mukarram Mawjood, Chief Investment Officer at Blackstone Commodity Group

Mukarram Mawjood is the Chief Investment Officer at Blackstone Commodity Group, where he specializes in alternative investments and commodities. With over 20 years of experience in global markets, Mukarram possesses a sharp insight into market cycles, enabling him to navigate both bullish and bearish environments with expertise.

Having lived in key financial hubs across Asia, the Middle East, and the United States, Mukarram understands the evolving dynamics of the global financial landscape. He has extensive trading experience in energy markets and precious metals, particularly physical gold and silver, as well as major asset classes including futures and equities.

His impressive background includes critical roles in trading and investment strategy, where he has successfully guided stakeholders through pivotal market events such as the 2008 stock market crash and the subsequent surge in gold prices from 2008 to 2011, as well as the recent upswing in 2023 and 2024. Under Mukarram’s leadership, Blackstone Commodity Group has implemented innovative investment strategies in alternative assets that empower clients to protect and grow their assets and seize new opportunities.

A passionate advocate for financial literacy, Mukarram believes in the power of knowledge to empower investors. He actively educates youth aged 16 to 22 on the fundamentals of investing and the importance of financial responsibility. Through his trading competition, “The Young Trader of the Year,” he inspires young minds and fosters a lasting respect for the financial world.

In addition to his role at his company, Mukarram served as a guest lecturer in commodities and alternative investments at UCLA extension, sharing his expertise with the next generation of finance professionals.

Speaking Japanese with a heavy accent