James Ashton: Pearson's new chairman faces a tough test

Pearson investors can only hope he has brought a supply of pills with him to pep up the education group’s share price. The stock declined by more than a third from peak to trough after a profits warning last month and is struggling to bounce back.

James Ashton: Pearson's new chairman faces a tough test

Pearson investors can only hope he has brought a supply of pills with him to pep up the education group’s share price. The stock declined by more than a third from peak to trough after a profits warning last month and is struggling to bounce back.