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 former 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 NBCUniversal in August ...

May 14, 2024 · As George Lucas celebrates his 80th birthday, find out more about the 'Star Wars' filmmaker's marriage with wife Mellody Hobson, the Ariel Investments co-CEO and president.

Co-CEO and President Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Ariel Investment Trust. As Co-CEO, Mellody is responsible for management, strategic planning and growth for all areas of Ariel outside of research and portfolio management.

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...

Jan 20, 2025 · Mellody Hobson is leaving Starbucks director board after nearly 20 years helping to lead the coffee giant. Starbucks’ Lead Independent Director, Mellody Hobson, is stepping down from her post ...

Mellody Hobson said in her letter: “With Brian Niccol firmly at the helm (after a dogged pursuit!), I am confident Starbucks is in excellent hands. For this reason, I now feel comfortable ...

Mellody Hobson is co-CEO of Chicago-based Ariel Investments, one of the largest Black-owned money managers in the U.S., managing $14.5 billion. Hobson joined Ariel Investments in...

Jan 17, 2025 · Mellody Hobson, president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments, speaking on CNBC's Squawk Box on Dec. 12th, 2023. Coffee giant Starbucks said on Thursday that Mellody Hobson, the lead independent...

Mar 6, 2024 · Two Chicago natives and Princeton University alums—who graduated about 10 years apart—are running a history-making firm that’s been in business for more than four decades. And what...

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 ...