Paul Clyde

Paul Clyde is a Clinical Professor and Movses and Maija Kaldjian Collegiate Lecturer at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. He serves as President of the William Davidson Institute, focusing on private sector engagement in low- and middle-income countries. His career spans over 25 years advising firms across industries like healthcare, education, and energy in over two dozen countries. Previously, he led the Ross School’s Part-Time Program and developed the Weekend MBA. Before academia, he worked at the U.S. Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division and consulted on competition policy in transition economies like the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

Education: PhD in Economics (UCLA, 1990) and BS in Business (Indiana University, 1985).

Research interests include business models in emerging markets, healthcare delivery systems, and antitrust policy. His work emphasizes practical solutions for poverty alleviation and sustainable development. Notable projects include diabetes capacity-building in Sri Lanka and health system strengthening in Kenya.

Publications highlight themes such as healthcare economics, competition law, and corporate governance. Awards include the Andy Andrews Distinguished Service Award and recognition for teaching excellence. He has directed over 150 projects with firms ranging from startups to global corporations like Johnson & Johnson and Microsoft.

Key contributions include pioneering strategies for private-sector impact in developing regions and advancing frameworks for community-driven health initiatives.