Teodoro D. Cocca

Teodoro D. Cocca serves as Professor of Asset Management and Deputy Director of the Institute for Corporate Finance at Johannes Kepler University Linz, where he heads the Asset Management Department within the Business School. With a distinguished career spanning academia and financial institutions, he brings extensive expertise in asset management, corporate finance, and banking to his academic role. His professional journey includes significant leadership positions both within and outside academia, reflecting his standing as a respected figure in financial economics.

Professor Cocca's research interests focus on asset management strategies, behavioral finance, banking systems, and the digital transformation of financial services. His work often explores the intersection of traditional financial theory with contemporary challenges such as AI applications in finance, sustainable investment practices, and global market dynamics. He has developed particular expertise in analyzing investor psychology and market behavior, frequently contributing insights on how cognitive biases impact financial decision-making.

His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a strong emphasis on current economic challenges, with recurring themes including monetary policy in a post-pandemic world, the integration of artificial intelligence in financial services, regional economic development (particularly in Upper Austria), and the geopolitical dimensions of international finance. His work bridges academic rigor with practical relevance, often addressing policy implications for financial institutions and regulatory bodies.

• Member of the Supervisory Board of Business Upper Austria - OÖ Wirtschaftsagentur GmbH (since 2022)
• Member of the Supervisory Board of Kepler-Fonds Kapitalanlagegesellschaft mbH (since 2021)
• Advisory Board of the Certificate Forum Austria (ZFA), Vienna (since 2010)
• Adjunct Professor, Swiss Finance Institute, Zurich, Switzerland (since 2007)
• Member of the Research Institute for Banking, Johannes Kepler University Linz (since 2006)

Professor Cocca maintains an active engagement with both academic and professional communities through his leadership roles, regular media contributions, and participation in industry forums. His prior experience as Dean of the Faculty of Social and Economic Sciences at JKU Linz (2004-2006) and his extensive industry background, including board positions at VP Bank AG and Geneva Group International, provide him with a unique perspective that informs his academic work and advisory roles.