Director Declaration

Pearson PLC
04 August 2004


Pearson plc
4 August 2004

Appointment of Susan Fuhrman as Non-Executive Director

Further to the announcement on 28 July 2004 relating to the appointment of Susan
Fuhrman as a director of the Company, we can confirm that there are no details
in respect of Ms Fuhrman which are required to be disclosed pursuant to
Paragraph 16.4(a) and (b) of the Listing Rules.


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