Dr. Eric Clement

Associate Professor

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Biography

Eric Clement is an Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, focusing on private investment with a specialization in cross-sector real estate and infrastructure investments in the U.S. and emerging markets. He has extensive experience in institutional investing, development finance, and public-private partnerships. Before founding Bedford37, a private investment firm, he was a senior executive at RXR, where he launched and led the sustainable investment division, managing a portfolio exceeding $1.5 billion while integrating ESG principles into commercial performance. Prior to that, Eric held the position of Senior Managing Director at the NYC Economic Development Corporation, supervising a $15 billion investment portfolio and city-managed tax incentive programs. He has contributed to the development of significant economic initiatives to enhance socio-economic opportunities across New York City. A Lehigh University alumnus, Eric holds an MBA from the University of Oxford and has served in various leadership roles in finance and advisory capacities, including a position on the Board of Trustees at his alma mater. He is committed to the philosophy that capital can be a catalyst for conscious growth, blending financial returns with sustainable development.

Research Interests

Courses

Oxford Private Equity Programme Oxford Real Estate Programme Oxford Private Markets Investments Programme Oxford Future Real Estate Programme

Requirements for University of Oxford

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:24
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Politics, International Relations, Economics, History, Law, Philosophy or Sociology
Application Checklist
  • Three academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Purpose (1,000 words)
  • Two academic essays (2,000 words each)
Specialization Notes

Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.