Pearson Announces Arden Hoffman as Non-Executive Director

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Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) has appointed Arden Hoffman as an independent Non-Executive Director, effective June 1, 2025. Hoffman, currently Chief People Officer at General Motors since 2023, brings extensive expertise in workforce and talent development in the AI era.

Hoffman's background includes leadership roles as Chief People Officer at Cruise and Global Head of Human Resources at Dropbox, along with senior HR positions at Google and Goldman Sachs. She holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric from UC Berkeley.

Pearson Chair Omid Kordestani highlighted Hoffman's experience in leading high-performing teams in tech-driven businesses and her expertise in workforce development as valuable assets for Pearson's strategic execution.

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• Strategic board appointment bringing tech and talent management expertise
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LONDON, March 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today announces the appointment of Arden Hoffman as an independent Non-Executive Director, with effect from 1 June 2025. Arden has held significant leadership positions within high-profile organisations and brings to Pearson a strong expertise and business perspective on workforce and talent development in an era of innovation and AI.

Pearson Announces Arden Hoffman as Non-Executive Director

Arden is the Chief People Officer at General Motors, a position she has held since 2023. Arden leads GM's talent management and organisational development and plays a critical role in fostering a culture of innovation, ensuring the company attracts, retains, and develops top talent in a rapidly evolving industry. She brings to the Board a strong background in human resources and talent development in the global automotive, technology, and financial services sectors. Prior to General Motors, Arden served as Chief People Officer at Cruise and as Global Head of Human Resources at Dropbox, in addition to holding senior positions in HR at Google and Goldman Sachs.

Omid Kordestani, Pearson Chair, said: "I'm thrilled to welcome Arden to the Pearson Board as we are evolving our business to meet transformational shifts in learning and in the workforce. She brings an innate passion for the power learning can bring at an individual and societal level, as well as experience in leading high performing teams in tech-driven businesses. Additionally, she complements the existing depth of experience on our Board and her workforce and talent expertise will prove invaluable as Pearson continues to execute against its strategy."

Arden Hoffman said: "Pearson's purpose of helping people to realise the life they imagine through learning is incredibly impactful and aligns with my own belief in the importance of empowering individuals through learning and growth. I'm excited to help Pearson make further progress against its purpose and strategy through my experience leading talent management efforts in global organisations and in the application of workforce learning at scale."

Arden earned an M.B.A from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor's degree in Rhetoric from the University of California-Berkeley.

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About Pearson

At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realise the life they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our 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 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.

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laura.ewart@pearson.com - UK

 

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FAQ

When will Arden Hoffman join Pearson's board as Non-Executive Director?

Arden Hoffman will join Pearson (PSO) as Non-Executive Director effective June 1, 2025.

What is Arden Hoffman's current role before joining Pearson's board?

Arden Hoffman currently serves as Chief People Officer at General Motors, a position held since 2023.

What experience does Arden Hoffman bring to Pearson's board?

She brings expertise in workforce and talent development, with previous roles as Chief People Officer at Cruise, Global HR Head at Dropbox, and senior HR positions at Google and Goldman Sachs.

How does Hoffman's appointment align with Pearson's strategy?

Her expertise in talent management and tech-driven businesses aligns with Pearson's focus on transformational shifts in learning and workforce development.