Eric A. Clement

Pioneering Sustainable Investment

Eric A. Clement is the Founder and Managing Partner of Bedford37, LP, a private investment firm that specializes in cross-sector real estate investments across the United States and emerging markets. His investment philosophy centers on deploying "catalytic and conscious" capital that delivers strong returns while driving sustainable growth and positive social impact.

Transformative Leadership in Public-Private Partnerships

Prior to Bedford37, Clement served as Senior Managing Director at the NYC Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC), where he led the Strategic Investments Group overseeing a remarkable $15 billion investment portfolio. In this role, he managed all city tax incentive programs and NYC's taxable and tax-exempt financing authority, deploying these tools strategically to drive economic development and expand socio-economic opportunities across New York City.

Wall Street to Impact Investing

Clement's career journey includes senior positions at blue-chip firms including Accenture, Citigroup, and J.P. Morgan, where he developed deep expertise in global markets and institutional investing. At RXR, he launched and led the firm's sustainable investment division, managing a $1.5 billion portfolio that set new industry benchmarks for integrating ESG principles with commercial performance. An Oxford MBA graduate and Associate Fellow at the Saïd Business School, he serves on the Lehigh University Board of Trustees and as a Mayoral Appointee to the NYCEDC Board.