UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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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 March, 2006
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
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This Report includes the following documents:
1. A press release from Pearson plc announcing Directorate Change
01 March 2006
Pearson plc: Board changes
Pearson, the international education and information company, today announces
the appointment of Sir David Arculus and Ken Hydon as independent non-executive
directors with immediate effect.
Sir David Arculus is a non-executive director of Barclays and Telefonica, and
was chairman of O2 from 2004 until it was acquired by Telefonica earlier this
year. His previous roles included chairman of Severn Trent, chairman of IPC
Group, chief operating officer of United Business Media and group managing
director of EMAP.
Ken Hydon is a non-executive director of Tesco and Reckitt Benckiser. He was
previously finance director of Vodafone and of subsidiaries of Racal
Electronics, and financial controller of 3M.
The appointments follow Pearson's announcement last year that non-executive
directors Reuben Mark and Vernon Sankey will retire from the board at the 2006
AGM.
Pearson's chairman Glen Moreno said:
"In my first months at Pearson, the contribution that Reuben and Vernon have
made to our company has been very clear. They have shared with us their deep
business experience, wise counsel and international perspectives and I know the
entire board joins me in thanking them for their support over many years."
"I am delighted that David and Ken have agreed to join us. They are strong,
thoughtful business leaders and their deep understanding of the fast-changing
media and technology markets will be very valuable to Pearson."
Ends
For more information: Luke Swanson / Deborah Lincoln: +44 (0)20 7010 2310
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: 01 March, 2006
By: /s/ STEPHEN JONES
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Stephen Jones
Deputy Secretary