Pearson Announces Newly Expanded Role for Chief Technology Officer, Dave Treat, as Company Further Scales AI and Tech Capabilities
Pearson (PSO) has announced an expansion of Chief Technology Officer Dave Treat's role to lead the company's digital and technology operation, effective April 7, 2025. This appointment comes as current Chief Information Officer Marykay Wells departs on April 4.
Treat, who joined Pearson nine months ago, will maintain his CTO position and continue reporting to CEO Omar Abbosh. He has been instrumental in establishing the company's AI Center of Enablement and oversees the Research & Development and Ventures teams. With nearly 30 years of experience in technology innovation, Treat holds over 100 patents in distributed ledger technology, digital identity, and confidential computing.
The appointment aims to leverage Pearson's technology foundation to scale AI offerings, strengthen innovation, and enhance cross-business unit collaboration. Under Wells' leadership, Pearson underwent a significant print-to-digital transformation and implemented generative AI solutions to improve efficiency and customer experience.
Pearson (PSO) ha annunciato un'espansione del ruolo del Chief Technology Officer Dave Treat, che guiderà l'operazione digitale e tecnologica dell'azienda, a partire dal 7 aprile 2025. Questa nomina arriva in seguito alla partenza dell'attuale Chief Information Officer Marykay Wells, prevista per il 4 aprile.
Treat, che è entrato in Pearson nove mesi fa, manterrà la sua posizione di CTO e continuerà a riferire al CEO Omar Abbosh. È stato fondamentale per la creazione del Centro di Abilitazione all'IA dell'azienda e supervisiona i team di Ricerca & Sviluppo e Ventures. Con quasi 30 anni di esperienza nell'innovazione tecnologica, Treat detiene oltre 100 brevetti in tecnologia di registro distribuito, identità digitale e computing riservato.
La nomina mira a sfruttare la base tecnologica di Pearson per ampliare le offerte di IA, rafforzare l'innovazione e migliorare la collaborazione tra le diverse unità aziendali. Sotto la guida di Wells, Pearson ha subito una significativa trasformazione da stampa a digitale e ha implementato soluzioni di IA generativa per migliorare l'efficienza e l'esperienza del cliente.
Pearson (PSO) ha anunciado una expansión del rol del Chief Technology Officer Dave Treat para liderar la operación digital y tecnológica de la empresa, a partir del 7 de abril de 2025. Este nombramiento se produce tras la salida de la actual Chief Information Officer Marykay Wells, programada para el 4 de abril.
Treat, quien se unió a Pearson hace nueve meses, mantendrá su puesto de CTO y continuará reportando al CEO Omar Abbosh. Ha sido fundamental en el establecimiento del Centro de Habilitación de IA de la empresa y supervisa los equipos de Investigación y Desarrollo y Ventures. Con casi 30 años de experiencia en innovación tecnológica, Treat posee más de 100 patentes en tecnología de libro mayor distribuido, identidad digital y computación confidencial.
El nombramiento tiene como objetivo aprovechar la base tecnológica de Pearson para escalar las ofertas de IA, fortalecer la innovación y mejorar la colaboración entre las diferentes unidades de negocio. Bajo el liderazgo de Wells, Pearson experimentó una transformación significativa de impresión a digital e implementó soluciones de IA generativa para mejorar la eficiencia y la experiencia del cliente.
피어슨 (PSO)는 데이브 트리트 최고기술책임자의 역할을 확장하여 2025년 4월 7일부터 회사의 디지털 및 기술 운영을 이끌 것이라고 발표했습니다. 이번 임명은 현재 최고정보책임자 마리케이 웰스가 4월 4일에 퇴사하는 것과 함께 이루어졌습니다.
트리트는 피어슨에 합류한 지 9개월이 되었으며, CTO 직위를 유지하고 CEO 오마르 압보시에게 계속 보고할 것입니다. 그는 회사의 AI 지원 센터 설립에 중요한 역할을 했으며 연구 및 개발 팀과 벤처 팀을 감독하고 있습니다. 기술 혁신 분야에서 거의 30년의 경험을 가진 트리트는 분산 원장 기술, 디지털 신원 및 비밀 컴퓨팅 분야에서 100개 이상의 특허를 보유하고 있습니다.
이번 임명은 피어슨의 기술 기반을 활용하여 AI 제공을 확장하고 혁신을 강화하며 비즈니스 유닛 간 협업을 향상시키는 것을 목표로 하고 있습니다. 웰스의 리더십 아래에서 피어슨은 인쇄에서 디지털로의 중대한 변화를 겪었고 효율성과 고객 경험을 개선하기 위해 생성적 AI 솔루션을 구현했습니다.
Pearson (PSO) a annoncé une expansion du rôle de Dave Treat, le directeur technique, pour diriger l'opération numérique et technologique de l'entreprise, à compter du 7 avril 2025. Cette nomination intervient alors que l'actuelle directrice des systèmes d'information, Marykay Wells, partira le 4 avril.
Treat, qui a rejoint Pearson il y a neuf mois, conservera son poste de CTO et continuera à rendre compte au PDG Omar Abbosh. Il a joué un rôle clé dans la création du Centre d'Habilitation à l'IA de l'entreprise et supervise les équipes de recherche et développement ainsi que les équipes de ventures. Avec près de 30 ans d'expérience dans l'innovation technologique, Treat détient plus de 100 brevets dans les domaines de la technologie de registre distribué, de l'identité numérique et de l'informatique confidentielle.
Cette nomination vise à tirer parti de la base technologique de Pearson pour amplifier les offres d'IA, renforcer l'innovation et améliorer la collaboration entre les différentes unités commerciales. Sous la direction de Wells, Pearson a connu une transformation significative de l'impression au numérique et a mis en œuvre des solutions d'IA générative pour améliorer l'efficacité et l'expérience client.
Pearson (PSO) hat eine Erweiterung der Rolle von Dave Treat, dem Chief Technology Officer, angekündigt, um die digitale und technologische Operation des Unternehmens zu leiten, beginnend am 7. April 2025. Diese Ernennung erfolgt, da die derzeitige Chief Information Officer Marykay Wells am 4. April ausscheidet.
Treat, der vor neun Monaten zu Pearson kam, wird seine CTO-Position beibehalten und weiterhin an CEO Omar Abbosh berichten. Er war maßgeblich an der Gründung des AI Center of Enablement des Unternehmens beteiligt und leitet die Teams für Forschung & Entwicklung sowie Ventures. Mit fast 30 Jahren Erfahrung in der technologischen Innovation hält Treat über 100 Patente in den Bereichen verteilte Ledger-Technologie, digitale Identität und vertrauliches Computing.
Die Ernennung zielt darauf ab, die technologische Grundlage von Pearson zu nutzen, um AI-Angebote zu skalieren, Innovationen zu stärken und die Zusammenarbeit zwischen den verschiedenen Geschäftseinheiten zu verbessern. Unter der Leitung von Wells durchlief Pearson einen bedeutenden Wandel von Print zu Digital und implementierte generative AI-Lösungen zur Verbesserung der Effizienz und des Kundenerlebnisses.
- Appointment of experienced CTO with strong tech innovation background and 100+ patents
- Successful establishment of AI Center of Enablement
- Completed print-to-digital transformation with generative AI integration
- Loss of key executive (CIO Marykay Wells) who led digital transformation
- Dave Treat to lead Pearson's digital and technology operation, expanding his current architectural and innovation responsibilities
Dave joined Pearson nine months ago and spearheaded the establishment of the company's AI Center of Enablement, while also overseeing the Research & Development and Ventures teams. He brings to the role nearly 30 years of experience, with deep expertise in technology innovation, generative AI, spatial computing, Web 3, and quantum computing. Prior to joining Pearson, Dave held several senior technology roles at Deloitte, UBS Investment Bank, and Accenture. He holds more than 100 patents in distributed ledger technology, digital identity, and confidential computing. He also lends his expertise as an active member of CNBC's Technology Executive Council, the World Economic Forum's Global Futures Council on Financial Education, and as a member of the transitional board of Arya.
With his extensive expertise, Dave will play a crucial role in leveraging Pearson's strong technology foundation to scale the company's AI offerings, bolster its innovation pipeline, and improve collaboration across different business units.
Omar Abbosh, Pearson CEO, said: "Dave has had a significant influence on Pearson in the nine short months since he joined the company. His innovative work with customers is already positioning us for stronger growth. Through his leadership in developing our innovation architecture and establishing our AI Center, he has been a key player in our ability to attract and harness the incredible talent and capabilities of Pearson. He also is inspiring our team to envision the next big breakthrough.
"We have been very lucky to have Marykay at the helm of our technology efforts in recent years. Her strategic and disciplined leadership drove a massive and complex print-to-digital transformation. She and her global team embraced generative AI to build state-of-the-art global platforms and solutions to drive efficiency, simplicity, and productivity, while creating improved customer experiences. I want to thank Marykay for transforming our technology foundations and capabilities."
Dave Treat, Chief Technology Officer, said: "Being part of Pearson at this thrilling juncture for the company is a source of pride for me, especially as technology begins to revolutionize how we learn and work. What Marykay and the digital and technology organization have accomplished over the years to modernize and expand our technology estate – especially with generative AI – is truly amazing. I am eager to take that work forward and explore new ways to leverage innovative technology to help people realize the life they imagine through learning."
Dave has helped to found and has served on several technology and industry boards including the Linux Hyperledger Foundation, Linux Open Wallet Foundation, Digital Dollar Project and the Global Business Blockchain Council.
Dave earned a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration from the University of
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