Rasmus Bessing is Co-Chief Investment Officer, Head of Responsible Investments & Products at PFA, Denmark’s largest pension fund. In this role, he oversees the integration of environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors across all asset classes. He has been central in shaping PFA’s approach to sustainable and resilient investing, including the recent adaptation of the fund’s policy to allow broader investments in defense stocks—a response to the evolving geopolitical landscape and the need for European security and energy resilience. With over two decades of experience in finance and responsible investing, he is a recognized voice in the industry, balancing the dual imperatives of financial returns and societal impact. He is a frequent speaker on the future of responsible investing, geopolitical risks, and the role of pension funds in supporting European resilience.