Pearson Announces Appointment of Ginny Cartwright Ziegler as Chief Marketing Officer
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, announces the appointment of Ginny Cartwright Ziegler as Chief Marketing Officer. Ginny will report to CEO Omar Abbosh and will lead the next generation of the company’s work in marketing, brand and communications, effective 29 July 2024. Ginny succeeds Lynne Frank, who is stepping down from her dual role as Chief Marketing Officer and Co-President, Direct to Consumer.
Pearson Appoints Dave Treat as Chief Technology Officer
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, is announcing the appointment of Dave Treat as Chief Technology Officer, effective today. Dave will report to CEO Omar Abbosh. Working in close partnership with Pearson’s Chief Product and Chief Information Officers, he will lead technology innovation and architecture across the company. This includes enhancing the company’s presence in the AI and tech community, driving strategic technology partnerships, and engaging with emerging technology and ed tech start-ups.
New research from Pearson shows how Generative AI could help UK workers to save 19 million hours a week by 2026
New research from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, shows the massive potential of Generative AI to boost workplace productivity by helping UK workers to save 19 million hours a week on the routine and repetitive tasks that often fill their day and lead to burnout.
New research from Pearson finds that over two-thirds of UK secondary students want to learn about AI in school
Recent findings by Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, discovered that over two-thirds (69%) of UK secondary school students would like to see more learning about generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) in schools, as AI continues to play a greater role in the workplace and society.
Pearson to Debut Generative AI Study Tools to University Students Internationally
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) today announced that it will expand its generative AI beta study tools into global editions of its leading higher education titles, making the tools available to tens of thousands of students across Australia, Asia-Pacific, Canada, the Middle East, and Europe by August 2024. Pearson began integrating generative AI study tools into its products and content in the US last August.
Pearson Awarded UK Government Contract for England’s National Curriculum Assessment (NCA) Tests
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, has been selected by the UK Department for Education’s Standards and Testing Agency (STA) to manage the administration, processing and support for all primary school national curriculum assessment (NCA) tests in England.
Pearson Accelerates and Increases the Development of AI Learning Content To Meet Growing Demand From Students and Professionals
As Generative AI rapidly evolves and demand soars for AI-related skills, Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, is bringing to market new learning content covering the application of AI. According to the World Economic Forum The Future of Jobs Report 2023, the increase in adoption of advanced technologies like AI means that 44% of workers will need to be upskilled or reskilled over the next five years.
Pearson Announces Three New Connections Academy Full-Time, Online Public School Programs in Pennsylvania, California, and Missouri
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, today announced three new Connections Academy virtual school offerings in Pennsylvania, California, and Missouri for the 2024-25 school year. Connections Academy provides a full-time, tuition-free, public school program that delivers a high-quality experience specifically designed for effective K-12 learning in a virtual environment.
Pearson and British Esports Federation Launch First Internationally Recognised Higher National BTEC Qualifications in Esports
British Esports, the UK’s national esports federation, and Pearson (FTSE: PSON,L), the world’s leading learning company, have launched a new suite of higher-tier BTEC qualifications in Esports - the first internationally available qualifications of their kind.
Pearson Appoints Vishaal Gupta as President of Workforce Skills
Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s leading learning company, announced today the appointment of Vishaal Gupta as President of Pearson’s Workforce Skills division. Vishaal will report to CEO Omar Abbosh and lead the next phase in the development of Pearson’s enterprise solutions and vocational qualifications business. Vishaal succeeds current Workforce Skills division President Mike Howells, who will leave the company in March.
