About NTNU

The Rector's central management team consists of an executive board, composed of the Rector, three Pro-Rectors and two Directors.

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Rector Torbjørn Digernes
The Rector is in charge of NTNU's academic and administrative activities. The Rector also serves as secretary to the NTNU's Board, to whom he also reports. The Rector acts on behalf of NTNU and is a go-between for the Board and the outside world in order to follow up Board decisions. The Rector is also responsible for NTNU's finances and keeps the Board continually informed regarding accounts and finances. 

 

Pro-Rector for Research, Kari Melby

The Pro-Rector for Research is the Rector's main deputy. She has specific responsibility for monitoring research and strategy at the university. This includes research training. She also coordinates the university's international contacts and is in charge of overseeing gender equality efforts. She has a staff to help her in executing her duties.

 

Pro-Rector for Education and Quality Learning, Berit Kjeldstad
The Pro-Rector for Education and Quality Learning oversees the Director of the Student and Academic Division and the Director of NTNU University Library and has a staff to help support her in her work. She is the Chair of NTNU's Education Committee, and is the university's representative in the Mid-Norway Network and other education-related networks and groups.

 

 
 

Pro-Rector for Innovation and External Relations, Johan E. Hustad
The Pro-Rector for Innovation and External Relations has responsibility for maintaining the university's relationships with innovation networks and  regional, national and international businesses and industries. He also maintains contact with NTNU's Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and coordinates efforts related to the university's intellectual property rights. He has a staff to support him in his work.

Director of Finance and Property, Frank Arntsen
The Director of Finance and Property has responsibility for NTNU's corporate governance, budgeting, accounting and purchasing as well as payroll, property management and the physical operations of the university's buildings and grounds. He is head of the Financial Division and Technical Division and has his own staff.  

 

 

 

Director of Organization and Information, Trond Singsaas
The Director of Organization and information has responsibility for personnel, information, health safety and environment and ICT. These are all organized in their own divisions. He also oversees the university records and office services associated with the Rector's Office. He has a staff that includes legal experts.