Report of Foreign Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 (6-k)
May 10 2023 - 8:20AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May
2023
PEARSON plc
(Exact
name of registrant as specified in its charter)
N/A
(Translation
of registrant's name into English)
80 Strand
London, England WC2R 0RL
44-20-7010-2000
(Address
of principal executive office)
Indicate
by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual
reports
under
cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form
20-F
X
Form 40-F
Indicate
by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the
information
contained
in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to
the
Commission
pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of
1934
Yes
No X
Pearson Announces Alison Dolan and Alex Hardiman as Non-Executive
Directors
LONDON - 10 May 2023 - Pearson
plc, the world's leading learning company, today announces the
appointments of Alison Dolan and Alex Hardiman as independent
Non-Executive Directors, with effect from 1 June 2023. Both bring
significant leadership experience in high profile and respected
digital brands, helping to further the strong momentum of Pearson's
own digital, lifelong learning strategy.
Alison is the Chief Financial Officer at Rightmove plc, a position
she has held since September 2020. She brings to the Board
extensive commercial and operational finance experience,
specifically in digital businesses. Prior to Rightmove, she held
several senior financial positions at Sky plc, including Group
Treasurer, Director of Finance and was the Deputy Managing Director
at Sky Business. She later moved to News UK to serve as the Chief
Strategy Officer at the forefront of the business's digital
transformation.
Alex currently serves as the New York Times' Chief Product Officer
where she oversees the company's News, Cooking, Games and Audio
products that power its digital business. Alex previously spent a
decade at The New York Times in several product leadership roles
before leaving for Facebook in 2016 where she served as Head of
News Products, overseeing news experiences
for Facebook consumers and
publishers. Alex also
spent time at The Atlantic as their Chief Business and Product
Officer where she relaunched the company's consumer offerings and
subscription model.
Omid Kordestani, Pearson Chair, said: "I'm
thrilled to welcome Alison and Alex to the Pearson Board at this
exciting and transformational time. They bring deep expertise in
digital and consumer products, which will help us execute on our
strategic ambitions and expand our growth potential. In addition,
Alison and Alex complement the existing depth of experience on our
Board and their knowledge will serve us well as Pearson continues
its consumer and digital journey."
Alison Dolan said: "Pearson
plays an important role in improving society through lifelong
learning. I'm impressed with both its impact on the world and the
growing momentum behind the company. I believe my experience in
finance and digital business is a good fit for Pearson and that I
can contribute to the progress that is already
underway."
Alex Hardiman said: "I
am excited to combine my own digital experience with Pearson's
purpose to add life to a lifetime of learning. Drawing on my
expertise in media, technology, product
development and
subscription growth, I look forward to helping
Pearson deepen its relationship with consumers and further
capitalise on the tremendous opportunity in digital
learning."
There is no further information to be declared in accordance with
LR 9.6.13.
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About Pearson
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to add life to a lifetime of
learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance
for a personal breakthrough. That's why our c.20,000 Pearson
employees are committed to creating vibrant and enriching learning
experiences designed for real-life impact. We are the world's
leading learning company, serving customers in c.200 countries with
digital content, assessments, qualifications, and data. For us,
learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are.
For more information visit us at pearsonplc.com and
connect with Pearson on Twitter and LinkedIn.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant
to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf
by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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PEARSON
plc
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Date: 10 May
2023
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By: /s/
NATALIE WHITE
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Natalie
White
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Deputy
Company Secretary
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