Pearson Appoints Experienced Company Executive Sharon Hague as President of English Language Learning
Pearson (PSO) has appointed Sharon Hague as the new President of English Language Learning (ELL) division and UK CEO, effective March 3, 2025. Hague, a 25-year Pearson veteran, succeeds Gio Giovannelli, who is departing to pursue other opportunities.
Previously serving as Managing Director of Pearson School Qualifications and School Assessments, Hague has demonstrated success in expanding international reach, driving digital transformation, and achieving consistent sales and margin growth. In her new role, she will report to CEO Omar Abbosh and lead the ELL business expansion in key international markets, focusing on AI-powered products and services.
Hague, an Oxford graduate and former educator with 8 years of teaching experience, is an elected representative on the Council of the UK Publishing Association and has previously chaired the Joint Council for Qualifications.
Pearson (PSO) ha nominato Sharon Hague come nuovo Presidente della divisione Apprendimento della Lingua Inglese (ELL) e CEO del Regno Unito, con effetto dal 3 marzo 2025. Hague, veterana di Pearson da 25 anni, succede a Gio Giovannelli, che lascia per perseguire altre opportunità.
In precedenza, ha ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore Generale di Pearson School Qualifications e School Assessments, dimostrando successo nell'espansione della portata internazionale, nella guida della trasformazione digitale e nel raggiungimento di una crescita costante delle vendite e dei margini. Nel suo nuovo ruolo, riporterà al CEO Omar Abbosh e guiderà l'espansione del business ELL in mercati internazionali chiave, concentrandosi su prodotti e servizi alimentati dall'IA.
Hague, laureata a Oxford e ex insegnante con 8 anni di esperienza didattica, è una rappresentante eletta nel Consiglio dell'Associazione Editoria del Regno Unito e ha precedentemente presieduto il Joint Council for Qualifications.
Pearson (PSO) ha nombrado a Sharon Hague como la nueva Presidenta de la división de Aprendizaje del Idioma Inglés (ELL) y CEO del Reino Unido, con efecto a partir del 3 de marzo de 2025. Hague, veterana de Pearson durante 25 años, sucede a Gio Giovannelli, quien se marcha para buscar otras oportunidades.
Anteriormente, se desempeñó como Directora General de Pearson School Qualifications y School Assessments, demostrando éxito en la expansión del alcance internacional, impulsando la transformación digital y logrando un crecimiento constante en ventas y márgenes. En su nuevo rol, reportará al CEO Omar Abbosh y liderará la expansión del negocio ELL en mercados internacionales clave, enfocándose en productos y servicios impulsados por IA.
Hague, graduada de Oxford y exeducadora con 8 años de experiencia en la enseñanza, es una representante electa en el Consejo de la Asociación de Publicación del Reino Unido y ha presidido anteriormente el Joint Council for Qualifications.
Pearson (PSO)는 Sharon Hague를 새로운 영어 학습(ELL) 부문 회장 및 영국 CEO로 임명하였으며, 이는 2025년 3월 3일부터 시행됩니다. Hague는 Pearson에서 25년 경력을 가진 베테랑으로, 다른 기회를 추구하기 위해 떠나는 Gio Giovannelli의 후임입니다.
이전에는 Pearson School Qualifications와 School Assessments의 전무이사로 재직하며, 국제적 범위 확장, 디지털 혁신 추진, 지속적인 매출 및 마진 성장 달성에 성공을 거두었습니다. 그녀는 새로운 역할에서 CEO Omar Abbosh에게 보고하며, 주요 국제 시장에서 ELL 비즈니스 확장을 이끌고, AI 기반 제품 및 서비스에 집중할 것입니다.
Hague는 옥스포드 대학교 졸업생이자 8년의 교육 경험을 가진 전직 교육자로, 영국 출판 협회의 이사회에서 선출된 대표이며, 이전에는 자격 위원회의 공동 의장을 역임했습니다.
Pearson (PSO) a nommé Sharon Hague comme nouvelle Présidente de la division Apprentissage de la Langue Anglaise (ELL) et PDG du Royaume-Uni, à compter du 3 mars 2025. Hague, vétérane de Pearson depuis 25 ans, succède à Gio Giovannelli, qui quitte l'entreprise pour poursuivre d'autres opportunités.
Auparavant, elle a occupé le poste de Directrice Générale de Pearson School Qualifications et School Assessments, démontrant son succès dans l'expansion de la portée internationale, la conduite de la transformation numérique et l'atteinte d'une croissance constante des ventes et des marges. Dans son nouveau rôle, elle rendra compte au PDG Omar Abbosh et dirigera l'expansion de l'activité ELL sur des marchés internationaux clés, en se concentrant sur des produits et services alimentés par l'IA.
Hague, diplômée d'Oxford et ancienne éducatrice avec 8 ans d'expérience dans l'enseignement, est représentante élue au Conseil de l'Association des Éditeurs du Royaume-Uni et a précédemment présidé le Joint Council for Qualifications.
Pearson (PSO) hat Sharon Hague zur neuen Präsidentin der Abteilung Englischsprachiges Lernen (ELL) und CEO des Vereinigten Königreichs ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 3. März 2025. Hague, eine Pearson-Veteranin mit 25 Jahren Erfahrung, folgt auf Gio Giovannelli, der das Unternehmen verlässt, um andere Möglichkeiten zu verfolgen.
Zuvor war sie als Geschäftsführerin von Pearson School Qualifications und School Assessments tätig und hat Erfolge in der Erweiterung der internationalen Reichweite, der digitalen Transformation und dem Erreichen eines konstanten Wachstums von Umsatz und Gewinnmargen gezeigt. In ihrer neuen Rolle wird sie an CEO Omar Abbosh berichten und das ELL-Geschäft in wichtigen internationalen Märkten ausbauen, wobei der Fokus auf KI-gestützten Produkten und Dienstleistungen liegt.
Hague, Absolventin der Universität Oxford und ehemalige Lehrerin mit 8 Jahren Unterrichtserfahrung, ist gewählte Vertreterin im Rat der UK Publishing Association und hat zuvor den Joint Council for Qualifications geleitet.
- Appointment of experienced 25-year company veteran to lead ELL division
- Track record of delivering sales and margin growth through international expansion
- Proven success in digital transformation and operational efficiencies
- Strong educational background and industry leadership experience
- Departure of successful long-term executive Gio Giovannelli after 12 years
Sharon brings a proven track record of leading successful global teams and driving growth at Pearson. She most recently served as Managing Director, Pearson School Qualifications and School Assessments. In that role, she has been responsible for the delivery of school and K-12 qualifications and assessments across the US,
Omar Abbosh, Pearson CEO, said, "Sharon has been instrumental in transforming our school qualifications, assessments, teaching and learning services. I have every confidence that she will carry on the success of our ELL business. She is focused on keeping learners and educators at the centre of all we do. When you combine her love for lifelong learning and her track record for driving growth with tech-powered solutions, you get a very accomplished leader.
"I also want to thank Gio for his contributions during his twelve years at Pearson. I've always appreciated Gio's intense focus, drive, and ambition for the business. He put Pearson on the map in many multinational markets, significantly expanding our footprint and our product portfolio with his unique entrepreneurial spirit. He has unleashed a world of language learning and skills opportunities across the globe, improving the lives of millions of people."
Sharon Hague said, "As a passionate lifelong learner and former educator, I'm excited to bring my expertise to our executive leadership team. I look forward to driving the success and the growth of our ELL business. I also look forward to helping more people unlock a world of opportunities through English language learning and realising its life changing benefits – both professionally and personally."
Sharon graduated from Oxford, trained as a qualified teacher, and taught in schools in
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