While Mellody Hobson’s contributions to business and society are invaluable, her financial success is equally impressive. Thanks to her leadership roles at Ariel Investments and her involvement ...

Starbucks has announced the retirement of Mellody Hobson, who has served as lead independent director on its board of directors for almost two decades. Hobson joined the US coffee chain board in ...

Chicago business owner Mellody Hobson will step down from her position as lead independent director of Starbucks’ board of directors, the coffee giant said in a statement on its website.

In 2021, Hobson launched Ariel Alternatives, LLC, leading to a $1.45 billion raise for its private equity fund, Project Black. This initiative aims to support both non-minority-owned middle-market ...

Mellody Hobson, 54, grew up in a single-parent, low-income household. Her mother's money habits made her financially anxious at a young age. "There was just a shortage at all times. We would get ...

While a student at Princeton, Hobson worked as an intern at Ariel Investments. She became co-chief executive of the firm in 2019. Her Ted Talks provided inspiration to Vanessa Williams ...

Chicago business owner Mellody Hobson will step down from her position as lead independent director of Starbucks’ board of directors, the coffee giant said in a statement on its website.

As the co-CEO of Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson is one of the most powerful ... But in 2024, the Chicago native used her power and knowledge to give back to those who need it in the children ...