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Alex Hardiman
Chief Product Officer | Board Director
Alex Hardiman serves as a Non-Executive Director at Pearson, having joined the board on June 1, 2023. She brings extensive experience in digital product development and leadership, particularly from her role as the Chief Product Officer at The New York Times, where she oversees various products including News, Cooking, Games, and Audio.12
Before her current position at The New York Times, Hardiman held several significant roles, including a tenure at Facebook as the Head of News Products, where she managed news experiences for both consumers and publishers. Additionally, she worked at The Atlantic as the Chief Business and Product Officer, focusing on relaunching consumer offerings and subscription models.12
Hardiman holds a B.A. in Francophone Literature and History from Columbia University and is a graduate of the Punch Sulzberger program at Columbia’s Graduate School of Journalism.2 Her appointment to Pearson's board is expected to enhance the company's digital strategy and consumer engagement initiatives.1
