Mellody Hobson is exiting her board role at ... her LinkedIn mentions. In 2021, Hobson launched Ariel Alternatives, LLC, leading to a $1.45 billion raise for its private equity fund, Project ...

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

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.

Mellody Hobson, 54, grew up in a single-parent, low-income household. Her mother's money habits made her financially anxious at a young age. "There was just a shortage at all times. We would get ...