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Mellody Hobson (born April 3, 1969) is an American businesswoman who is president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments, and the chairwoman of Starbucks Corporation. She is the former chairwoman of DreamWorks Animation, having stepped down after negotiating the acquisition of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., by NBCUniversal in August 2016.
Mellody Hobson. As Co-CEO, Mellody is responsible for management, strategic planning and growth for all areas of Ariel outside of research and portfolio management. Additionally, she serves as chairman of the board of trustees of Ariel Investment Trust—the company’s publicly traded mutual funds.
Learn about Mellody Hobson, the co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, a Chicago-based firm with $16.8 billion in assets. Read her biography, achievements, interviews and insights on Forbes.
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...
Feb 15, 2024 · Learn about Mellody Hobson, an American investor, businesswoman, and financial educator who rose from poverty to co-CEO of Ariel Investments and chair of Starbucks. Find out how she became one of the most influential people in the world and how she gives back to her community.
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Jul 18, 2019 · July 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....
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.
