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RNS Number : 9629Y  Pearson PLC  10 May 2023

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
(https://plc.pearson.com/en-GB) and connect with Pearson on Twitter and
LinkedIn.

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