José Antonio Herce

Interdisciplinary economist. Analyst of trends in longevity, pensions, digital disruption and structural change. Associate Director of Afi and professor at its School of Finance.

English

French

French

Spanish

Travels from

Spain

Madrid

What are the Expert’s Topics?

Topics

Specific topics

Creative thinking

digitalization

Economía

Economic structure

future of work

Labor market

longevity

Pensions

Technological disruption

venture capital

About the Expert

Who Is José Antonio Herce?

José Antonio Herce is a leading expert on longevity and pensions in the Spanish-speaking world. With an interdisciplinary approach that spans economics, structural change, and digital disruption, his innovative perspective has established him as an authority on aging populations and social transformation. Herce serves as Associate Director at Analistas Financieros Internacionales (Afi) and teaches at its School of Finance, with over three decades of teaching experience at the Complutense University of Madrid. His involvement with prestigious institutions and his profound influence on demographic and economic trend analysis highlight his unique contribution to the sector.

What is his Background?

José Antonio Herce has built an impressive career as an economist and analyst, contributing to academic and research institutions across Europe and Spain. He served as part of the European Commission’s staff and directed the Foundation for Applied Economic Studies (FEDEA), in addition to leading the applied economics division at Afi. Currently, he is a member of the Expert Forum at the Santa Lucía Institute of Savings and Pensions, chairs the Expert Council at the BBVA Institute of Pensions, and sits on the Global Advisory Board of the BBVA Center for Financial Education and Capabilities. A prolific writer, Herce has published extensively in international academic journals and authored several monographs. He holds a Ph.D. in economics from Complutense University and a Master of Arts from the University of Essex.

Speaker’s Conferences

What Are His Conferences Like?

José Antonio Herce’s conferences focus on longevity, pensions, and the relationship between population aging, labor markets, and technological change. His style is rigorous yet accessible, addressing both current and future social challenges with a practical and innovative approach. Herce is passionate about digital transformation, longevity, and social phenomena such as rural depopulation in Spain. His presentations are deeply informative, opening up the debate on the need to update policies and institutions in light of an ever-evolving future.

Selection of Conferences

Extreme Longevity

In this talk, José Antonio Herce delves into the impact of rising longevity on our societies, exploring the implications of increasingly longer life spans. He argues that our social protection systems must adapt to meet the demands of the 21st century, as the retirement age threshold of 65 is outdated. Herce provides a comprehensive analysis of how this phenomenon affects the economy and social security systems, encouraging a rethinking of institutional roles to harness the benefits of greater longevity.

Automation

Herce examines how digital transformation and automation are redefining work and productivity. He discusses the opportunities these changes offer for renewing social contracts, as well as the barriers that arise from fear or vested interests. His talk encourages reflection on the emerging socio-economic divides and the ethical and economic challenges posed by this technological revolution, calling for a deep understanding of its potential to ensure a successful transition.

Pensions

In this presentation, Herce tackles the current pension debate, emphasizing the need for a long-term perspective in response to the impact of longevity and digital disruption. He outlines the ideological tensions and structural challenges facing pension systems, proposing bold reforms and explaining why it is urgent to adapt public and private social security schemes to avoid an impending sustainability crisis.

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If you’re looking for an inspiring and critical talk on longevity, pensions, or digital revolution, you can book José Antonio Herce through Thinking Heads. As one of the foremost experts in these topics, José Antonio provides a transformative and specialized perspective on the impact of longevity and disruption on labor markets and social systems. Contact Thinking Heads today for more information and to secure his participation at your next event.

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