Othman Cole

Dr. Othman Cole is a Management Practice Associate Professor (Finance) and Fellow of Hughes Hall at the University of Cambridge. He holds a PhD and MPhil in Finance from Cambridge Judge Business School, alongside an MSc in International Securities, Investment and Banking, and an MEng in Computer Systems Engineering. His research focuses on behavioral finance, capital structure, National/Oil Companies (NOCs/IOCs), carbon emissions, and the economic impact of energy resources in developing nations.

• Education:
  • PhD and MPhil in Finance, University of Cambridge
  • MSc in International Securities, Investment and Banking
  • MEng in Computer Systems Engineering

His research interests include analyzing the 'resource curse' in developing countries, risk governance in energy sectors, and the effects of international events on BRICS economies. Dr. Cole has taught corporate finance, project finance, and mergers & acquisitions, and serves as Deputy Director of the Executive MBA programme at Cambridge Judge.

He has received Teaching Prizes and Faculty Activity Awards, and his work has been featured in University of Cambridge articles during Black History Month. Previously, he worked in investment banking at Barclays Capital and DNA Project Finance, and has consulted on risk management, real estate, and energy. Active in UK politics, he is a Conservative Party member and former candidate for Cambridge City Council.

• Grants & Consultancy:
  • Consultancy engagements in risk management, real estate, and energy sectors
  • Former roles at Barclays Capital and DNA Project Finance
• Labs/Teams:
  • Member of Finance subject group at Cambridge Judge
  • Affiliate Professor at ESCP Europe Business School