New Executive Director for Toimihenkilöjärjestöjen Opintoliitto TJO ry

Toimihenkilöjärjestöjen Opintoliitto TJO ry has chosen Karri Koli as its new Executive Director. He will start in August 2026.

The board of Toimihenkilöjärjestöjen Opintoliitto TJO ry has appointed Karri Koli as the organisation’s new Executive Director. Koli has wide experience of the education system, educational development and strategic leadership. Changes in the operating environment and the education system also require the ability to renew.

‘It is great that, together with Koli, the principals and staff of our schools can respond to the challenges of liberal adult education and basic education in line with our new strategy,’ says Sari Viinikainen, Chair of the Board.

Koli finds the role very interesting and meaningful. ‘It is important to me that we develop our work together with the staff and our partners. I believe that strong cooperation creates a good basis for meeting the needs of a changing operating environment.’

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

Toimihenkilöjärjestöjen Opintoliitto TJO ry is an association formed by trade unions that belong to the Finnish Confederation of Professionals STTK. It maintains three educational institutions: Aktiivi-Instituutti, Helsingin aikuisopisto and Helsingin aikuisopiston peruskoulu.