Bo Becker

Bo Becker is the Cevian Capital Professor of Finance at the Stockholm School of Economics and Director of the Swedish House of Finance. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Chicago and previously worked at Harvard Business School and the University of Illinois. His research focuses on corporate finance, credit markets, and financial regulation.

• Education: Master's degree from Stockholm School of Economics, Ph.D. from University of Chicago
• Leadership Roles: Director of Swedish House of Finance, Department Editor at Management Science
• Affiliations: Research Fellow at CEPR, former Faculty Research Fellow at NBER

Becker's work examines credit market cycles, credit ratings, fiduciary duties, and corporate restructuring. He has published extensively in top journals like the Journal of Finance, Journal of Financial Economics, and Review of Financial Studies. Recent studies analyze disruption impacts on credit markets, insolvency rules, and rating agency behavior.

Scientific Awards:

• Winner of the IQAM Prize 2024
• Finalist for the Pagano-Zechner Prize 2018

He serves on the board of directors of the Swedish National Debt Office and contributes to policy discussions on corporate governance, financial regulation, and economic development. His advisory roles and editorial positions (e.g., at Management Science) highlight his influence in academic and policy circles.