Pearson appoints three non-executive directors to board

Pearson has appointed Michael Barkin, Vivek Sharma, and Alex Svensson as non-executive directors to its board, effective October 1, 2026. Barkin, who served as executive vice president and chief financial officer at Vail Resorts, will transition into an advisory role at the company. Vivek Sharma, CEO and co-founder of Quantelix, a quantum technology-enabled biosensing company, brings expertise in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies to the board.

Alex Svensson, a partner at Cevian Capital, which is Pearson’s largest shareholder, will join the Nomination and Governance Committee. All three new directors will bring valuable financial experience to the board.

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