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LONDON - 27 October 2025 - Pearson (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.

 

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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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	PEARSON plc
Date: 27 October 2025
	By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE
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	Natalie White
	Deputy Company Secretary