Theo Kocken

Prof. Theo Kocken is a Full Professor of Finance at the School of Business and Economics, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. He specializes in pension fund risk management, pension system design, complexity economics, and behavioral finance. He serves as Commissaris at ILX Management BV since 2022. His research bridges theoretical and practical aspects of financial systems, with a focus on sustainable investing and governance principles.

Education: Holds a PhD in Finance (2006) from VU Amsterdam. Research Interests: His work emphasizes pension fund redesign, behavioral finance applications, and systemic risk in financial markets. He has authored books and chapters on pension systems and governance, including Curious Contracts: Pension Fund Redesign for the Future (2006).

Media Contributions: Active in public discourse through 50+ expert commentaries on pension reforms, including analyses of the Dutch pension system's sustainability. Documentaries: Co-created Boom Bust Boom (2015) and Your 100 Year Life (2022), exploring financial systems and longevity economics.

Grants & Labs: No specific grants or lab affiliations listed. Collaborations: Engages with policymakers and financial institutions to address systemic risks and sustainable finance challenges.