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Mellody Louise Hobson Lucas [1] [2] (born April 3, 1969) is an American businesswoman who is president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments, [3] and current chair of Starbucks. [4] She is the former chairman of DreamWorks Animation, [5] having stepped down after negotiating the acquisition of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., by ...
Mellody Hobson has been the Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, LLC, an investment management firm, since 2019 and President and Director since 2000. She has also served as Chair of the Board of Trustees of the Ariel Investment Trust, a registered investment company advised by Ariel Investments, since 2006.
Feb 15, 2024 · Mellody Hobson is an American investor, businesswoman, and financial educator who was born into poverty and made it her mission to escape, be successful, and help others manage their...
Mellody Hobson, Co-CEO of Ariel Investments speaks about the importance of planning for investments in Black and Brown businesses from major brands.
Jul 18, 2019 · Mellody Hobson was raised by a single mother and endured economic hardship as a child. The phone was shut off. The car was repossessed. Her family was evicted. Today, Ms. Hobson is one of the...
Mellody Hobson. Co-CEO and President Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ariel Investment Trust. Mellody's Expertise. As Co-CEO, Mellody is responsible for management, strategic planning and growth for all areas of Ariel outside of research and portfolio management.
Mar 19, 2021 · Mellody Hobson, the Co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments, talks about the importance of time, having candid conversations and being the only Black woman chair of a Fortune 500 company in the U.S.
MELLODY HOBSON currently serves as lead independent director of the board of Starbucks. She previously served as chair of the board from March 2021 to September 2024 and served as vice chair of Starbucks for almost three years before assuming that role. Ms. Hobson has served as Co-CEO, President, and Director of Ariel Investments, LLC (“Ariel ...
Mar 6, 2024 · Mellody Hobson in her early days at the Ariel Investments as discussed in a new documentary. Courtesy of Ariel Investments. Two Chicago natives and Princeton University alums—who graduated...
Mellody Hobson is President of Ariel Investments, responsible for firm-wide management and strategic planning, overseeing all operations outside of research and portfolio management. Additionally, she serves as chairman of the board of trustees for Ariel Investment Trust.
