Pearson PLC — Board/Management Information 2014

Oct 16, 2014

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Pearson PLC

16 October 2014

Tim Score appointed to Pearson board

Pearson, the world's leading learning company, today announces the appointment of Tim Score as an independent non-executive director, effective from 1st January 2015.

Tim is Chief Financial Officer of ARM Holdings, the world's leading semiconductor IP company - a position he has held for 12 years and from which he will be stepping down by Spring 2015. He is an experienced non-executive director and sits on the board of British Land.  He served on the board of National Express from 2005 - 2014, including time as Senior Independent Director and Interim Chairman.

Pearson chairman Glen Moreno said:

"Tim brings significant financial skills, experience in the evolving global technology landscape and many years of engagement both with mature economies and emerging markets.

"His experience will serve us well as we continue to strengthen Pearson's board skills to align with our global education strategy."

Notes to editors

1. Pearson's full board of directors is listed at: 

http://www.pearson.com/about-us/board-of-directors.html.

2. Before joining ARM, Tim held senior finance roles at Rebus Group, William Baird, LucasVarity and BTR.  He began his career at Arthur Andersen after graduating from the University of Oxford.

2. For more information please contact Pippa Vaux or Brendan O'Grady on 020 7010 2310.

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