The Rector and the Rector’s Management Team
The rector’s central management team consists of the executive board, composed of the rector, three pro-rectors and two directors.
Rector Torbjørn Digernes
The rector is the general manager for NTNU’s academic and administrative activities. The rector also serves as the secretary for the NTNU’s board of directors, where he also reports. As general manager, the rector acts on behalf of NTNU and is a go-between for the board of directors and the outside world in matters where the board makes decisions.
The rector is also responsible for NTNU’s finances and keeps the board of directors continually informed regarding accounts and finances.
Pro-Rector for Research Kari Melby
The pro-rector for research is the rector’s deputy. She has particular responsibility for overseeing research activities and strategies at NTNU. This also includes researcher education. She also coordinates NTNU’s international contacts and is in charge of the university’s equal opportunity/gender equality efforts.
Pro-Rector for Education and Quality Learning Berit Kjeldstad
The pro-rector for education and learning quality oversees the university’s study director and library director and has a staff to support her work. She heads NTNU's Education Committee and represents the university in the Mid-Norwegian Network and other educational networks.
The pro-rector for innovation and external relations has the task of maintaining relations with regional, national and international business stakeholders, as well as working with related innovation networks. He also maintains contact with the NTNU Technology Transfer Office and coordinates efforts related to NTNU's intellectual property rights (IPR).
Directors
Director of Finances and Property Frank Arntsen
The director of finances and property is responsible for NTNU's corporate governance, budget, accounting and procurement processes, compensation and property and the technical operation of the university’s facilities. He heads the Finance Department and Operations Department.
Director of Organization and Information Trond Singsaas
The director of organization and information is responsible for human resources, information, health, safety and environment and IT. These are divided into separate departments. He is oversees the archival and office services connected to the executive board and has a staff at his disposal that includes legal expertise.
NORSK Office address:
Hovedbygningen
Gløshaugen
Høgskoleringen 1
Phone: (+47) 73 59 80 11
Fax: (+47) 73 59 80 90
Postal address:
NTNU
NO-7491 Trondheim
Norway
Rector's Secretary:
Gry Fiksdal
Phone: (+47) 73 59 80 11
Email: gry.fiksdal@ntnu.no
