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Omar Abbosh will succeed Andy Bird, who is retiring after about three years as Pearson CEO

Pearson names Microsoft executive Abbosh as its new CEO

British education group Pearson said today it has appointed Microsoft executive Omar Abbosh as its new CEO effective early 2024.

Business • 20 Sep 23

Last year Pearson rejected three takeover offers from US group Apollo

Pearson says 2022 beat forecasts on demand for learning

Pearson said its 2022 profit beat forecasts, helped by strong demand for English language learning materials and as more people sought qualifications in healthcare and IT, and took courses to improve their skills.

Business • 18 Jan 23

Pearson has reported nine months of strong trading led by an 'outstanding' result in English language learning

Strong demand for English keeps Pearson on track

British education company Pearson said today it was on track to meet its expectations for the year after nine months of strong trading led by an "outstanding" result in English language learning.

Business • 24 Oct 22

Pearson targets consumers directly with new strategy

Global education group Pearson said it would restructure the company to be able to serve consumers directly, after it posted 2020 operating profit in line with forecasts.

Business • 08 Mar 21

Online learning demand softens Covid impact on Pearson

British education group Pearson said it was on course to hit market expectations after demand for online learning helped soften the impact from cancelled tests and closed schools due to Covid-19.

Business • 14 Oct 20

Andy Bird will take up the CEO role at Pearson next month

Pearson overcomes investor ire to hire new CEO

Shareholders in educational publisher Pearson sanctioned the appointment of former Disney executive Andy Bird as CEO today, accepting the need for a multimillion-pound pay packet to secure his services.

Business • 18 Sep 20

Pearson CEO is due to step down later this year

Pearson appoints Walt Disney exec Bird as new CEO

Global education group Pearson has appointed Andy Bird, a media veteran who ran the international arm of The Walt Disney Company, as its new chief executive.

Business • 24 Aug 20

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