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Patrick J. Schena, PhD, is the Barton L. Rachlin, E59, A85P Professor of Practice in the Department of Economics at Tufts University's School of Arts and Sciences and Director of Tufts' Finance Minor. He holds a dual appointment as Adjunct Professor of International Business at The Fletcher School. His affiliations include Co-Head of SovereigNet (The Fletcher Network for Sovereign Wealth and Global Capital) and Associate-in-Research at Harvard University's Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies.
Education includes a PhD and MA in Law and Diplomacy from The Fletcher School (Tufts University), and MA/BA degrees from Boston College.
Research focuses on international finance with specialization in East Asian banking, sovereign wealth funds, asset management, and private equity. His work bridges academic rigor with 30+ years of industry experience in global finance, including executive roles (CFO/COO/CEO) in asset management firms and Fortune 500 consultancies.
Publications demonstrate consistent focus on sovereign wealth funds, emerging markets finance, and economic development, with recent work exploring sustainable investment frameworks and resource economics. Article keywords reveal interdisciplinary approaches combining finance, institutional economics, and public policy.
Scientific awards include:
- James Paddock Award for Teaching Excellence (2017)
- Barton L. Rachlin Endowed Professorship
Leadership spans academic and professional spheres: Chairman of a World Bank-PIAFF study on strategic investment funds, Principal at Rich Cove Partners, and founder of multiple asset management startups. Teaches finance, investment management, and private equity courses, with recognition for pedagogical excellence.
