Hobson’s most recent title at Starbucks was lead independent director of its board. Now, Hobson shares in a letter dated Jan. 14 that she is saying goodbye to her longstanding tenure.

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.

Her appointment as Starbucks’ chair in 2021 marked a historic ... and commitment to making the world a better place. While Mellody Hobson’s contributions to business and society are invaluable ...

In fact, when lead board director Mellody Hobson announced she would not be standing for reelection a few weeks prior, her letter to Starbucks’ chief legal officer, Brad Lerman, revealed a ...

He's now co-CEO along with Mellody Hobson ... In addition to her career at Ariel, Hobson is a Starbucks board chair and a director at JPMorgan Chase. She also participates in philanthropic ...

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.