Pearson plc (PSO) adds Costis Maglaras to Audit and Reputation Committees

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Pearson plc reported a governance update involving its board committees. The company announced that non-executive director Costis Maglaras will join both the Audit Committee and the Reputation & Responsibility Committee, effective 1 January 2026. This change reflects an adjustment in committee membership rather than an operational or financial development, and the notification is made in line with UK listing rules.

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 6-K

REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of December 2025

PEARSON plc

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

N/A

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

80 Strand

London, England WC2R 0RL

44-20-7010-2000

(Address of principal executive office)

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant files or will file annual reports

under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:

Form 20-F X                                                Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant by furnishing the information

contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the

Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Yes                                              No X

Pearson plc

("Pearson")

Committee Changes

Pearson hereby announces the following changes to the membership of its Board Committees:

-  Costis Maglaras (Non-Executive Director) will be appointed to the Audit Committee and the Reputation & Responsibility Committee with effect from 1 January 2026.

This notification is made in accordance with UKLR 6.4.6.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

PEARSON plc

Date: 05 December 2025

By: /s/ NATALIE WHITE

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Natalie White

Deputy Company Secretary

FAQ

What board committee changes did Pearson plc (PSO) announce?

Pearson plc announced that non-executive director Costis Maglaras will be appointed to the Audit Committee and the Reputation & Responsibility Committee with effect from 1 January 2026.

When do the new Pearson plc (PSO) committee appointments take effect?

The new committee appointments for Costis Maglaras take effect from 1 January 2026.

Which Pearson plc (PSO) director is joining the Audit Committee?

Costis Maglaras, a non-executive director of Pearson plc, is joining the Audit Committee.

Which Pearson plc (PSO) director is joining the Reputation & Responsibility Committee?

Costis Maglaras is also being appointed to Pearson plc's Reputation & Responsibility Committee from 1 January 2026.

Why did Pearson plc (PSO) issue this governance update?

Pearson plc issued this update to formally notify the market of board committee membership changes in accordance with UKLR 6.4.6.