Ken Dychtwald
Over the past 45-plus years, Dr. Ken Dychtwald has emerged as North America’s foremost visionary and original thinker regarding the lifestyle, marketing, health care, economic and workforce implications of the age wave. Ken is a psychologist, gerontologist, and best-selling author of 19 books on aging-related issues, including What Retirees Want: A Holistic View of Life’s Third Age, and his memoir “Radical Curiosity: My Life on the Age Wave.” He was the executive producer and host of the public television special, “Life’s Third Age. Sages of Aging. “Since 1986, Ken has been the Founder and CEO of Age Wave, an acclaimed think tank and consultancy focused on the social and business implications and opportunities of global aging and rising longevity. His client list has included over half the Fortune 500. He has served as a fellow of the World Economic Forum and was a featured speaker at two White House Conferences on Aging. American Demographics honored him as the single most influential marketer to baby boomers over the past quarter century. He was also honored by Investment Advisor as one of the 35 most influential thought leaders in the financial services industry over the past 35 years. During his career, Ken has addressed more than two million people worldwide in his speeches to corporate, association, social service, and government groups. His strikingly accurate predictions and innovative ideas are regularly featured in leading print and electronic media worldwide.
