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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.
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