Pearson PLC 6-K, filed Jan 19, 2022
Pearson PLC (PSO)
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2022-01-19
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Pearson PLC filed this 6-K on January 19, 2022.
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
January 2022
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 Appoints New Independent Non-Executive
Director
LONDON: 19 January 2022- Pearson plc, (FTSE:PSON), the world's
leading learning company, today announces the appointment of
Esther Lee as an independent Non-Executive Director, with effect
from 1st February,
2022.
Esther brings significant experience to the Pearson Board through
her prior executive leadership roles in developing customer
strategies to drive growth, global marketing and branding, driving
digital transformation and building high performance
teams.
She has a long track record of senior leadership roles working for
global consumer-facing brands. Most recently she served as
Executive Vice President - Global Chief Marketing Officer at
MetLife Inc. Previously, Esther served as Senior Vice President -
Brand Marketing, Advertising and Sponsorships for AT&T, and she
has served as CEO of North America and President of Global Brands
for Euro RSCG Worldwide. Prior to that, she served for five years
as Global Chief Creative Officer for The Coca-Cola
Company.
Esther is a Board member at The Clorox Company (NYSE: CLX) where
she chairs the Nomination & Governance Committee. She has
a BA in economics from
Cornell University.
Pearson Chair, Sidney Taurel said: "This is another strong appointment to the
Pearson Board and I warmly welcome Esther to the team. Esther is an
experienced business leader and Board member who brings with her
extensive expertise in digital transformation, consumer engagement
and customer-centric innovation. These areas are highly relevant to
Pearson as we accelerate our direct-to-consumer strategy and they
complement and enhance the existing breadth of experience on the
Board."
Esther Lee said: "Pearson has a
powerful story to tell about how it is making a difference in the
world of learning. The momentum behind the business is growing as
it pivots to a consumer-facing business, with an exciting digital
growth story ahead of it. I believe my experience and skills are a
great fit for Pearson and I am excited to play a role in the future
growth of the Company."
There is no further information to be declared in accordance with
LR 9.6.13.
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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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Date: 19
January 2022
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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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