1 September 2025 Beijing – Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world’s lifelong learning company, today announced the appointment of Elaine Cao as Vice President of English Language Learning and CEO Pearson Greater China, effective today.

In her new role, Elaine will lead strategic planning, market development, and local innovation for Pearson’s English Language Learning portfolio in China, to meet the ever-changing needs of China language learners, test takers and partners. As CEO Pearson Greater China, she will also represent Pearson in close collaboration with government agencies, industry associations, and other key stakeholders – driving sustainable growth and reinforcing the company’s brand presence across the region.

With over 15 years of global management experience，Elaine brings a strong track record in business transformation, ecosystem development, and commercial innovation. Prior to joining Pearson, she held senior leadership roles at Elsevier, a global information analytics company, where she led cross-functional teams to advance digital transformation, spearheaded the local deployment of AI-powered solutions, and became highly adept at collaborating globally across the industry while gaining a deep appreciation of specific local market dynamics.

Sharon Hague, President of Pearson English Language Learning and CEO Pearson UK, commented: “Elaine’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment as Pearson continues to harness AI and core employability skills, including English, to empower learners throughout their journey. Her deep understanding of technology-enabled education and proven ability to drive growth in the China market will bring fresh momentum to our development in the region.

Elaine Cao said: “Learning is a fundamental human instinct and a catalyst for personal and societal progress. I’m honoured to join Pearson, a company committed to lifelong learning, and I look forward to working with our China team to integrate Pearsons world-class content, assessments, certifications, and digital capabilities to meet the evolving needs of Chinese learners.”

Pearson has maintained a strong presence in China over 60 years, supporting learners at every stage with high-quality content, assessments, and certifications. Its well-known portfolio includes Longman, Pearson Test of English, Edexcel, BTEC, Pearson VUE, Certiport, and other prestigious brands and services that dedicated to English language learning, assessment and qualifications, as well as vocational skills

With over 15 years of global management experience，Elaine brings a strong track record in business transformation, ecosystem development, and commercial innovation. Prior to joining Pearson, she held senior leadership roles at Elsevier, a global information analytics company, where she led cross-functional teams to advance digital transformation, spearheaded the local deployment of AI-powered solutions, and became highly adept at collaborating globally across the industry while gaining a deep appreciation of specific local market dynamics.

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