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LONDON , Feb. 28, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announced the promotion of Sharon Hague to the role of President of its English Language Learning (ELL) division, effective 3 March. Pearson's ELL business is a leading provider of English language assessments and learning materials for English learners globally.

Pearson PLC (LSE:PSON) shares rose 3.4% in early trading as investors reacted positively to a solid set of results, in-line guidance, and stronger-than-expected cash generation. The company, which has been reshaping itself as a technology-driven learning provider, also announced an accelerated AI rollout and a new strategic partnership with AWS, reinforcing its position at the forefront of digi...

Confident in outlook building on year of good financial and strategic delivery. Further progress on AI and Enterprise priorities with new strategic partnership with AWS.

LONDON , Feb. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson  (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, announced today the appointment of Naseem Tuffaha as Pearson's Chief Business Officer. Reporting to CEO Omar Abbosh, Naseem will work closely with the executive leadership team to ensure Pearson's software scaling, business plans, and customer strategies align with the company's long-term goals.

Demographic shifts, technological advances, unprepared workforce put economies at risk of "skills chasm" Annual U.S. earnings losses of $1.1 trillion from inefficient career transitions, learning gaps "Learning to learn" and modern skilling pathways are critical to unlocking economic and emotional gains for individuals and businesses DAVOS, Switzerland , Jan. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- New resear...

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Highlights Underlying Group sales growth2 of 3% for the full year, excluding OPM3 and the Strategic Review4 businesses. Group adjusted operating profit of £595-600m at £:$ of 1.28 for the full year, up c.10% on an underlying basis compared to 2023, resulting in a margin of c.16.8% (2023: 15.6%). Free cash flow conversion in excess of 100%5, ahead of guidance. Successful...

LONDON , Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- An annual investment of approximately £130 million a year in technology in schools over the next decade would deliver an economic benefit to the UK of up to £8.7 billion. For every £1 invested, technology in schools would bring a return of up to £7.90, benefiting both the education sector and the growth of the economy.

HOBOKEN, N.J. , Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's leading learning company, marks a pivotal milestone in its commitment to provide high-quality, meaningful credentials in a skills-based economy.