# Pearson new CEO Omar Abbosh to assume role on 8th January 2024

- Link: https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/pearson-new-ceo-omar-abbosh-to-assume-role-on-8th-january-2024/4121131249
- Published: 2023-10-30T07:18:50+00:00
- Author: Amilia Stone

**[Pearson plc](https://www.directorstalkinterviews.com/ftse-company/pearson-plc/pson.l)**(
LON:PSON) has confirmed that, further to the announcement on 20^(th) September 2023,
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 Pearson’s website in due course.

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