John Fallon (businessman)

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John Fallon
Born
John Joseph Fallon

August 1962 (age 59)
EducationUniversity of Hull
OccupationBusiness executive
TitleCEO, Pearson plc
Term2013-2020[1]
PredecessorMarjorie Scardino
Children2 daughters

John Joseph Fallon (born August 1962) is a British businessman. He was the chief executive officer (CEO) of Pearson plc from 2013, succeeding Marjorie Scardino, until 2020. Pearson is one of the world's largest education brands.

Early life[]

John Joseph Fallon was born in August 1962.[2][3] He graduated from the University of Hull in 1983, with a bachelor's degree in economics, politics and sociology.[4]

Career[]

Fallon started his career as a researcher for Labour politician John Prescott in 1988.[5] He was the director of corporate affairs at Powergen, now known as E.ON UK, from 1992 to 1997.[3]

He became the director of communications of Pearson in 1997.[3] He was on the board of directors of Interactive Data Corporation from 2000 to 2007.[4] In 2010, he became the international education chief executive.[5] He has been the CEO of Pearson since 2013, replacing Marjorie Scardino.[5] In 2013, he decided to close the adult education unit in the UK, Pearson in Practice, which provided apprenticeships to put adults back to work, as it was unprofitable.[6] Fallon undertook a significant restructuring during his tenure at the head of Pearson.[7]

Fallon announced plans to retire in 2020 after a successor had been appointed.[1] Andy Bird was selected as the new CEO, he took over on 19 October.[needs update][8] Fallon remains an advisor to Pearson.

Personal life[]

Fallon is married and has two daughters.[5]

References[]

  1. ^ a b Calatayud, Adria (2019-12-18). "Pearson CEO to Retire and company will sell remaining Penguin Random House stake". MarketWatch (in American English). Archived from the original on 2019-12-27. Retrieved 2019-12-28.
  2. ^ "Pearson PLC". Companies House. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
  3. ^ a b c MediaGuardian 100 2013: 23. John Fallon, The Guardian, 1 September 2013
  4. ^ a b John Fallon, Bloomberg Business
  5. ^ a b c d James Ashton. "Pearson's John Fallon: Swapping textbooks for tablets, the boss with a new school of thought". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 18 March 2014.
  6. ^ Gideon Spanier (7 January 2013). "John Fallon takes Pearson helm and axes adult education". London Evening Standard. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  7. ^ Wan, Tony. "Pearson CEO John Fallon to Retire in 2020". EdSurge. EdSurge. Retrieved 13 November 2020.
  8. ^ Pfeiffer, Thomas; Seal, Thomas (24 August 2020). "Pearson Names Ex-Disney Executive as CEO, Ending Long Search". www.msn.com. Retrieved 24 August 2020.
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