Two Chicago natives and Princeton University alums—who graduated about 10 years apart—are running a history-making firm ...

As the co-CEO of Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson is one of the most powerful women in the world. In 2021, she became the first Black woman to chair an S&P 500 company when she accepted the ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mellody Hobson, Starbucks’ lead independent director and former chair of the board, announced her retirement after serving the company for the past two decades. In a letter, Hobson shared that ...

Starbucks' lead independent director and former chair of the board, Mellody Hobson, isn't standing for reelection at the coffee chain's upcoming annual shareholder meeting. Seattle-based Starbucks ...

At a time when many U.S. companies are turning away from DEI efforts owing to the political climate, Mellody Hobson remains committed to opening doors for others—and ensuring that corporate ...