Hilde Gaard is an Information technology and Library specialist. She has over 15 years' experience as a project manager and consultant in innovation projects within education. She has held executive positions and have extensive experience from government agencies related to flexible learing models, digital transformation and quality enhancment in higher education. Hilde is currently a senior adviser at the Directorate for Higher Education and Skills, working with incentive programs to promote and enable online and technology-enhanced education.