Mette Hendbukt has extensive experience in the public transport sector, currently serving as a Senior Advisor at Statens vegvesen since February 2008, focusing on electronic ticketing for toll roads and public transport fare systems. Previous roles include Advisor at Stor-Oslo Lokaltrafikk a.s., where responsibilities involved mapping work processes and overseeing organizational changes, and Higher Executive Officer for Bærum Municipality, where Mette managed economics and estate matters. Early career roles included positions at Norgesbuss as and Stor-Oslo Lokaltrafikk a.s., where Mette was instrumental in public transport planning and administration. Mette holds a Master of Science in Business Administration and a Bachelor's degree in Strategic HRM from the University of South-Eastern Norway, along with a three-year study in Transportation and Materials Moving from Molde University College.