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RNS Number : 9422E  Pearson PLC  27 October 2025

 

 

Pearson Announces Costis Maglaras as Non-Executive Director

 

 

LONDON - 27 October 2025 - Pearson (https://plc.pearson.com/en-GB) (FTSE:
PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announces the
appointment of Costis Maglaras as independent Non-Executive Director, with
effect from 1 November 2025. Costis has held significant leadership positions
within higher education and brings significant expertise in business
transformation in an era of innovation and AI.

 

Costis is Dean of Columbia Business School, where he is also the David and Lyn
Silfen Professor of Business. As a trained technologist he has a focus on
enhancing curriculum and learning to meet the demands of the rapidly changing
global business landscape and fostering a greater understanding of the role of
technological breakthroughs in solving business challenges. His fields of
expertise include the impact of transformative technologies such as neural
networks, machine vision, blockchain, AI, and robotics. Costis has been with
Columbia Business School since 1998, during which time he also has consulted
extensively at Goldman Sachs, Bank of America and Mismi Inc, on topics such as
algorithmic trading.

 

Omid Kordestani, Pearson Chair, said: "I'm thrilled to welcome Costis to the
Pearson Board as we support educators and learners during this
transformational time. Costis' combination of expertise in academia, AI, and
tech driven enterprises makes him an exceptional addition to our Board. His
experience will prove invaluable as Pearson continues to execute against its
strategy."

 

Costis Maglaras said: "I strongly believe in the importance of enhancing
learning and skilling in preparation for the dynamic shifts that are already
occurring in the global business landscape, and Pearson shares this same
vision. I look forward to drawing on my expertise in the application of
innovative technologies to help Pearson in its ongoing efforts to meet the
current and future needs of learners and enterprises."

 

Costis earned Ph.D. and Master's degrees in Electrical Engineering from
Stanford University, along with a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering
from Imperial College London.

 

There is no further information to be declared in accordance with UKLR 6.4.8.

 

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About Pearson

 

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realise the life they
imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a
chance for personal breakthrough. That's why our employees are committed to
creating vibrant and enriching learning experiences designed for real-life
impact. We are the world's lifelong learning company, serving customers in
nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments, qualifications and
data. For us, learning isn't just what we do. It's who we are. Visit us at
pearsonplc.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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