LONDON, Feb. 28,
2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the
world's lifelong learning company, today announced the promotion of
Sharon Hague to the role of
President of its English Language Learning (ELL) division,
effective 3 March. Pearson's ELL business is a leading provider of
English language assessments and learning materials for English
learners globally. Sharon will report to CEO Omar Abbosh and will lead the business'
expansion in key international markets, as well as the development
of AI-powered products and services globally. She will also serve
as Pearson's UK CEO, leading the company's corporate presence in
that market. Sharon, a 25-year Pearson executive, succeeds
Gio Giovannelli, who has decided to
leave Pearson to pursue new endeavours.
Sharon brings a proven track record of leading successful global
teams and driving growth at Pearson. She most recently served
as Managing Director, Pearson School Qualifications and School
Assessments. In that role, she has been responsible for the
delivery of school and K-12 qualifications and assessments across
the US, UK, and international markets. Sharon has continually
increased the number of students Pearson has reached with its high
stakes qualifications. At the same time, she has delivered
consistent sales and margin growth through international expansion,
digital transformation, and operational efficiencies.
Omar Abbosh, Pearson CEO,
said, "Sharon has been instrumental in transforming our school
qualifications, assessments, teaching and learning services. I have
every confidence that she will carry on the success of our ELL
business. She is focused on keeping learners and educators at the
centre of all we do. When you combine her love for lifelong
learning and her track record for driving growth with tech-powered
solutions, you get a very accomplished leader.
"I also want to thank Gio for his contributions during his
twelve years at Pearson. I've always appreciated
Gio's intense focus, drive, and ambition for the business. He
put Pearson on the map in many multinational markets, significantly
expanding our footprint and our product portfolio with his unique
entrepreneurial spirit. He has unleashed a world of language
learning and skills opportunities across the globe, improving the
lives of millions of people."
Sharon Hague
said, "As a passionate lifelong learner and former
educator, I'm excited to bring my expertise to our executive
leadership team. I look forward to driving the success and the
growth of our ELL business. I also look forward to helping more
people unlock a world of opportunities through English language
learning and realising its life changing benefits – both
professionally and personally."
Sharon graduated from Oxford,
trained as a qualified teacher, and taught in schools in
Essex and Hertfordshire for 8 years. Sharon is an
elected representative on the Council of the UK Publishing
Association and has previously chaired the Joint Council for
Qualifications.
About Pearson
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to
help people realize the life they imagine through learning. We
believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal
breakthrough. That's why our c. 18,000 Pearson 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.
Media Contacts:
dan.nelson@pearson.com - US
laura.ewart@pearson.com - UK
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