Omar Abbosh to take over as CEO on 8 January 2024

Omar Abbosh to take over as Chief Executive Officer on 8th January 2024

Further to Pearson plc's announcement on 20^th September 2023, Pearson today confirms that Omar Abbosh will assume the role of Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director on 8^th January 2024, succeeding Andy Bird. Andy will step down as Chief Executive Officer and as a Pearson Board member at this time but will remain with the company until 31^st March 2024 to ensure a smooth transition.

Details of Omar Abbosh's remuneration arrangements in connection with his appointment as CEO were set out in the RNS announcement of his appointment on 20^th September 2023. Details of Andy Bird's remuneration arrangements in connection with his departure will be set out in the Section 430(2B) Companies Act 2006 Statement which will be available in the Corporate Governance section of the Company website in due course.

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