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Advisory Bodies

The Netspar Board receives advice from several bodies. Read more about the role and composition of the Scientific Council, Partner Research Council and Editorial Board, and the role of the Theme Coordinators.

Scientific Council Partner Research Council Editorial Board Theme Coordinators

The Scientific Council is composed of prestigious international researchers with extensive expertise in the Netspar research domains. The council advises the board on the composition of the research programs and during the selection process for theme grants.

Composition

Chair:

Hazel Bateman, CEPAR and UNSW Sydney

Members:

  • Andrew Cairns, Heriot-Watt University at Edinburgh: Actuarial Sciences
  • Dan Goldstein, The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania: Psychology
  • Christian Gollier, University of Toulouse: Economics
  • Svend E. Hougaard Jensen, Copenhagen Business School: Economics
  • Annamaria Lusardi, The George Washington University School of Business: Multi-disciplinary
  • Josh Rauh, Stanford University: Economics
  • Suzanne B. Shu, Cornell University, Marketing, Decision Science: Retirement
  • Merril Silverstein, Syracuse University: Sociology
  • Elena Stancanelli, Paris School of Economics: Economics
  • Laura Starks, University of Texas, McCombs School of Business: Finance and ESG
  • Yves Stevens, KU Leuven: Law
  • Guglielmo Weber, University of Padova, CINTIA: Economics

All partners are represented on the Partner Research Council. This body advises the Executive Board on research and education. Among other things, it is consulted in drawing up the research agenda and prioritizing short-term, topical research. It also advises on the funding of multi-year research. This is done on the basis of the independent scientific review and assessment of project proposals by the Scientific Council.

Composition

Chair:

Niels Kortleve, PGGM

Members:

  • Arthur Arbouw, a.s.r.
  • Pieter Bakx, Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam
  • Jim Been, Universiteit van Leiden
  • Servaas van Bilsen, Universiteit van Amsterdam
  • Bart Boon, Achmea
  • Aldert Boonen en Rosa d’Adelhart Toorop, Stichting van de Arbeid
  • Karin Buesink, Sociale Verzekeringsbank
  • Perry van Caspel, Zwitserleven
  • Jeroen Derwall, Utrecht School of Economics
  • Rob van den Goorbergh, APG
  • Max Groneck, Universiteit Groningen
  • Lennart Janssens, Ministerie van Sociale Zaken en Werkgelegenheid
  • Ian Koetsier, Ministerie van Economische Zaken en Klimaat
  • Ludo Nagel, Pensioenfonds Rail & Openbaar Vervoer
  • Richard Pauw, MN
  • Maarten Roest, ABN AMRO Pensioenfonds
  • Peter Simonse, Ministerie van Binnenlandse Zaken en Koninkrijksrelaties
  • Thomas Slabbers, Nationale-Nederlanden
  • Eveline Smeets, Shell Pensioenfondsen
  • Petra van Straten, PME Pensioenfonds
  • Gwendolyn Stuitje, AFM
  • Jop Tangelder, SPMS
  • Robert den Toom, Pensioenfonds PGB
  • Martijn de Vries, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
  • vacancy, Tilburg University
  • Sophie Wellen, Ministerie van Financiën
  • Peter Werner, Maastricht University
  • Dennis Witjes, De Nederlandsche Bank

The Pensioenfederatie (Dutch Federation of Pension Funds) and the Verbond van Verzekeraars (Dutch trade association of non-life and life insurers) are observers on the Partner Research Council.

Household regulations

View the household regulations (pdf, only available in Dutch), including the voting procedure for research as used by the Partner Research Council.

The Editorial Board is made up of academics and professionals delegated by the Netspar partners. This body reviews the industry-specific papers for academic quality and accessibility for pension professionals. The Editorial Board also selects the winners of the Netspar Thesis Awards.

Composition

Chair:

Andries de Grip, Maastricht University

Members:

  • Joyce Augustus-Vonken, APG
  • Mark-Jan Boes, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
  • Damiaan Chen, De Nederlandsche Bank
  • Bart Dees, Nationale-Nederlanden
  • Arjen Hussem, PGGM
  • Kristy Jansen, University of Southern California
  • Sven Klijnhout, Achmea
  • Raymond Montizaan, Universiteit Maastricht
  • Alwin Oerlemans, APG
  • Jan Maarten van Riemsdijk, PGGM
  • Mariëtte Sanderse, PMT
  • Peter Schotman, Universiteit Maastricht
  • Erik Schouten, Ministerie van Financiën | Belastingdienst
  • Anja De Waegenaere (TIU)
  • Ivor Witte, a.s.r.

Research is coordinated by Theme Coordinators. They advise the Board on the research agenda.

Composition

Jochem de Bresser

  • Well-being and Welfare of Older People
  • Communication and Choice
  • Work, Retirement, Housing, and Healthcare

Theo Nijman a.i.

  • Savings, Investments and Insurance
  • Institutions, Governance and Solidarity