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flag Open Polytechnic appoints Sharon Cooke as CEO effective Feb 2, 2026, as it advances independence and leadership in a new polytechnic federation.

flag Open Polytechnic has appointed Sharon Cooke as its new Chief Executive, effective February 2, 2026, as part of its move toward greater independence and leadership in a new polytechnic federation. flag Cooke, with over 20 years of executive experience in education, technology, and aviation, will lead the institution serving about 40,000 adult, part-time learners annually through open and distance learning. flag The government has selected three ministerial members for the governing council, including Chair Darren Linton and Deputy Chair Dr Neil Barns, with three additional positions to be filled in 2026. flag The organization will celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2026.

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