LONDON, Feb. 3, 2025
/PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong
learning company, announced today the appointment of Naseem Tuffaha as Pearson's Chief Business
Officer. Reporting to CEO Omar
Abbosh, Naseem will work closely with the executive
leadership team to ensure Pearson's software scaling, business
plans, and customer strategies align with the company's long-term
goals.
As Pearson focuses on making learning more effective and
building better skilling pathways in an era of AI, Naseem's more
than 30 years of experience in market development, strategic
planning, and organizational leadership reinforce the company's
commitment to operational excellence and long-term success.
Naseem brings a wealth of expertise in scaling businesses and
fostering innovation. Prior to joining Pearson, Naseem was Chief
Growth Officer of The Trade Desk, a global advertising technology
leader. In that role, he was responsible for scaling operations and
growth initiatives across the company, including long-term
workforce expansion and expanding the company's global presence.
Prior to that, he served in a variety of go-to-market leadership
roles during a 24-year career at Microsoft. In addition to his
experience at Microsoft, Naseem was CEO and Chief Revenue Officer
of Fidesic Corporation, a venture-backed start-up that automates
financial processes for midsize organizations.
Omar Abbosh, Pearson CEO
said: "Naseem joins Pearson at an exciting time as we develop
the tools to help learners, educators and employers embrace
lifelong learning and reskilling in the age of AI. With his deep
experience helping companies drive growth, Naseem will play a key
role as we focus on strengthening our core operations, improving
how we work every day, and positioning us for future
opportunities."
Naseem Tuffaha
said: "Growing up in a public housing project, I leveraged
the power of education to transform my life. I know first-hand its
power to catalyze change, and I look forward to contributing my
expertise to make learning more effective and accessible for people
around the globe. I am eager to help Pearson in its pursuit of
excellence and its mission to provide lifelong learning
opportunities for everyone."
Naseem earned a bachelor's degree in economics from Harvard College. He will be based in the
Seattle, Washington
area.
About Pearson
At Pearson, our purpose is simple: to help people realize the life
they imagine through learning. We believe that every learning
opportunity is a chance for a personal breakthrough. That's why our
c. 18,000 Pearson employees are committed to creating vibrant and
enriching learning experiences designed for real-life impact. We
are the world's lifelong learning company, serving customers in
nearly 200 countries with digital content, assessments,
qualifications, and data. For us, learning isn't just what we do.
It's who we are. Visit us at pearsonplc.com.
Media Contact:
US – dan.nelson@pearson.com
UK – laura.ewart@pearson.com
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