Kaarlo Hildén

Kaarlo Hildén is Rector of the University of the Arts Helsinki. With over 20 years of leadership experience in higher education and culture, he works to strengthen the role of the arts and creativity in societal renewal. Formerly Dean of the Sibelius Academy and Programme Director at Hanaholmen, he has extensive experience in cultural policy, international collaboration and institutional change. His interests include how artistic thinking can enrich dialogue across disciplines and help societies imagine and shape more sustainable futures.