Pearson plc (PSO) is a publicly traded company in the Communication Services sector, operating within the Publishing industry. The company is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The current CEO is Omar Paul Abbosh.
PSO has IPO date of 1996-11-18, 17,116 full-time employees, listed on the NYSE, a market capitalization of $8.53B.
Pearson plc is a global education company founded in 1844 and headquartered in London that provides educational courseware, assessments, and learning services across the United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Asia Pacific, and other international markets. The company operates through five primary segments: Assessment & Qualifications, which includes Pearson VUE and academic certifications; Virtual Learning, offering online schools and program management; English Language Learning, featuring English proficiency testing and institutional solutions; Higher Education, providing courseware for tertiary institutions; and Workforce Skills, delivering vocational training including BTEC, GED, and apprenticeship programs. Pearson serves diverse customer segments from K-12 through professional development, leveraging both traditional and digital platforms to deliver educational content and assessment tools worldwide.
