He has been vice-president of International Union of Psychological Science and an Executive Council member in the European Federation of Psychologists' Associations.
In his time as president he has made four main elements his priority: International Union of Psychological Science Hofgaard as elected as vice-president in 2012 for a period of four years.
His focus in the union is on: European Federation of Psychologists' Associations Hofgaard was elected as Executive Council member in 2011 for a period of four years.
He has also had a private practice working especially with LGBT related subjects, including patients with HIV.
Before starting his psychological degree he had an officer's education, and worked in the Royal Norwegian Navy.