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LONDON - Pearson PLC (FTSE: LON:PSON.L), a global learning company, announced the appointment of Arden Hoffman as an independent Non-Executive Director effective from June 1, 2025. Hoffman, currently the Chief People Officer at General Motors (NYSE:GM), is recognized for her leadership and expertise in talent development within the technology and automotive sectors.
Hoffman’s career includes significant roles at Cruise, Dropbox (NASDAQ:DBX), Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL), and Goldman Sachs, where she focused on human resources and organizational development. Her appointment to Pearson’s board is expected to bolster the company’s strategy execution, particularly in workforce learning and talent management.
Omid Kordestani, Chair of Pearson, expressed enthusiasm for Hoffman’s addition to the board, citing her passion for learning and her experience with tech-driven businesses as valuable assets for the company’s evolution.
Hoffman shared her alignment with Pearson’s mission to empower individuals through learning and expressed eagerness to contribute to the company’s progress with her background in leading global talent management efforts.
The information for this article is based on a press release statement. Pearson, known for its educational content, assessments, and services, aims to create learning experiences with real-life impact, reflecting its identity as a lifelong learning enterprise.
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