Statement re directorate

Pearson PLC 27 February 2005 Dennis Stevenson to retire as Pearson chairman Pearson announces that Dennis Stevenson intends to retire later this year after eight years as chairman. A committee of the board, headed by the senior independent director, Terry Burns, is choosing his successor. Dennis Stevenson said: "The board and I have naturally been discussing plans for my succession for some time, and this is a good moment to formalise the process. Pearson is in excellent shape, looking forward to some very good years under a strong executive team led by Marjorie. I am looking forward to my 60th birthday later this year, and planning some new projects outside the plc world." Dennis Stevenson joined the board of Pearson in 1986 as a non-executive director and became chairman in May 1997. Enquiries: Luke Swanson / Charlotte Elston + 44 (0) 20 7010 2310 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange

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