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 ...

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 ...

Ariel Investments, where Hobson started as an intern 30 years ago, reported $14.5 billion in assets under management at the end of the third quarter of 2024. Rankings 100 Best Companies ...

Not only is Hobson co-CEO of groundbreaking money manager Ariel, she’s also the only Black woman to currently chair a Fortune 500 company (Starbucks). This year, Hobson added a new job to her ...