Pearson names Microsoft executive Abbosh CEO as Bird retires
WEBSep 20, 2023 — Pearson's CEO Andy Bird is retiring after three years of leading the turnaround of the global education group, and will be replaced by Microsoft executive Omar Abbosh, the company said on...
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Pearson, once a leader, sells its online services business
WEBMar 21, 2023 — The educational services giant, which has been supplanted in the space by 2U, Coursera and others, sells its online services unit to a private equity firm in an unsettled landscape. Once upon a time, Pearson Education helped Arizona State University become one of the biggest online powers in higher education.
Pearson suffers shareholder revolt over executive pay - Financial Times
WEBApr 28, 2023 — Pearson has suffered a shareholder revolt over executive pay as investors in the London-listed education group expressed their unhappiness over the prospect of larger payouts in the future.
Pearson Appoints Omar Abbosh as Chief Executive Officer - PR …
WEBSep 20, 2023 — Omar Abbosh as Pearson's new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective early 2024. Omar Abbosh is a highly regarded global leader with over 30 years of experience in enterprise...
Pearson’s New CEO Promises Cost Savings After Restructuring
WEBJul 29, 2024 — Pearson Plc’s new chief executive unveiled a strategy that promises to “unlock tens of millions of savings” over time as it adapts to a market being reshaped by artificial intelligence.
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Pearson Appoints Omar Abbosh as Chief Executive Officer
WEBJun 9, 2013 — The Board of Pearson plc today announces the appointment of Omar Abbosh as its new Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director, effective early 2024. Omar Abbosh will succeed Andy Bird, who has decided to retire as CEO of Pearson.
Pearson to Expand Generative AI to Millions of US College Students
WEBHOBOKEN, N.J., Dec. 14, 2023 – As students wrap up the fall semester, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced plans to expand the availability of its generative AI beta to millions of students in leading math, science and business titles.
Pearson to Expand Generative AI to Millions of US College Students
WEBHOBOKEN, N.J., Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As students wrap up the fall semester, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced plans to expand the availability of its generative AI beta to...