Kees Bol

CEO

​​Kees Bol is the CEO of 2U, a global leader in education technology that expands access to affordable, career-relevant learning in partnership with the world’s top universities, institutions, and industry experts.
As CEO, Bol oversees all aspects of 2U’s business while driving its long-standing mission: to provide learners worldwide with life-changing higher education that unlocks potential, fosters social mobility, and enhances economic security. He also serves on 2U’s Board of Directors.

Mission

A 100 Million Learner Network. One Shared Purpose.

Our learner network now reaches more than 100 million people worldwide. Behind that number are real stories—of professionals rebuilding their careers, parents learning late at night, first-generation students, and lifelong learners choosing growth in moments of change.

Feb 24, 2026·Kees Bol

Insights

What We Built at 2U in 2025—and What Comes Next

A year in as CEO, the questions facing higher education feel sharper, yet so do the opportunities.

Dec 19, 2025·Kees Bol

Insights

100 Days of Listening: What I've Heard as 2U's New CEO

Over the past 100-plus days, I've met with university presidents, faculty, other industry leaders, and 2U employees around the world to learn what's working, what's not, and what it will take to lead in a rapidly changing higher education landscape.

May 19, 2025·Kees Bol

Mission

One Month In: Why I Joined 2U and What I've Learned

The best ideas are born from challenges, and the organizations that lean in, adapt, and innovate will define the future of learning. That’s why I joined 2U.

Mar 3, 2025·Kees Bol