Brian Cohen, a CFA and CPA holder, is a senior investment professional with over a decade-long experience in investigative-style research. He specializes in generating ideas with variant views, large risk/reward asymmetry, and investing across a wide range of industries in North America and Europe. Brian sets himself apart with his deep experience in accounting and M&A, having won the award for the highest score in New York State on the CPA exam.

Brian's professional journey began as a manager at PricewaterhouseCoopers before moving to Coliseum Capital as an analyst. He then moved to Foundation Asset Management as a partner and analyst before founding his firm, CTF Capital Management. Brian is presently an investment analyst at DECCAN VALUE INVESTORS LP, where he continues to use his repeatable, process-driven methodology in generating investment opportunities. He further expanded his skill set by studying for a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Administration at the University of Manchester and a BS in Accounting from Binghamton University School of Management.