The Finnish Student Union of White-collar Organizations has elected Karri Koli, LtM, as its new Executive Director. He will start in his position in August 2026.

The board of the Finnish Student Union has appointed Karri Koli as the organization's new executive director. Koli has diverse experience in the education system, education development and strategic management. Changes in the operating environment and the education system also require the ability to innovate.

"It is great that with Koli, the principals and staff of our colleges will be able to meet the challenges of liberal arts and basic education in accordance with the new strategy.", says Sari Viinikainen, Chair of the Board.

Koli finds the task very interesting and meaningful. "It is important to me that operations are developed together with personnel and stakeholders. I believe that strong cooperation creates a good foundation for responding to the needs of a changing operating environment."

Karri Koli succeeds Kari Karvoston, who will retire at the end of 2026.

The Finnish Association of White-collar Workers' Unions is an association formed by trade unions belonging to the Confederation of White-collar Workers' Unions (STTK), which maintains three educational institutions: Aktiivi-Instituutti, Helsinki Adult Education Centre and Helsinki Adult Education Centre's comprehensive school.