Graduated as economist and business economist (cum laude). Took a PhD at Groningen University on the theory of money. Worked in academia, business, and ministries. Was editor-in-chief and publishing director of the Dutch leading economists policy journal. Worked on cartel detection and merger control in the Dutch financial sector. Since 2010 part time self-employed (Ecovisie), as internal supervisor and advisor.
Part time professor of Pension Markets since 2008 (formerly Erasmus University Rotterdam; currently Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam), focussing on the workings of several markets within the pensions sector. Co-edited a widely used book on collective pension plans (Springer Verlag, 2007). Supervised MA and PhD students. Founded the successful certified pensions executive program (Rotterdam, 2012). Studied developments in both pension funds and pension insurance industry. Gives many lectures to professionals about current pension policy and market developments. See LinkedIn for full resume.
Present: tenured parttime professor VU + member of supervisory boards of firms within and outside of the financial sector + several board and advisory positions, mostly in the financial sector.
