Mellody Hobson, the co-CEO of Ariel Investments and former chair and lead independent director of Starbucks, is known for her advocacy and corporate board service.

Hobson is the co-CEO of Ariel Investments and the chair of Starbucks' board. She's married to "Star Wars" creator George Lucas — the couple share an 8-year-old daughter. Not for the first time, ...

Mellody Hobson is a prominent entrepreneur who currently serves as the president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments. While her professional life is well-documented, fans are also curious to know more ...

Financial contributor Mellody Hobson gives retirees expert advice. April 26, 2010— -- Nearly everyone dreams about all the things they're going to do when they retire. But not too many people ...

Hobson is president and co-CEO of Ariel Investment Trust, one of the nation's largest Black-owned asset management companies. Businesswoman Mellody Hobson took home the esteemed Barbara Graves Award ...

EXPERT: Parents should teach children financial responsibility early in life. March 3, 2010— -- Many people don't discuss the basics of money with their children, but given the downturn in the ...

Mellody Hobson talks about overcoming adversity and the importance of gratitude. Ariel Investments President and Co-CEO and Starbucks Chair Mellody Hobson talks about overcoming adversity, the ...

Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson said Monday that he has had conversations with the franchise's impending new ownership group and labeled its inclusion of Starbucks chair Mellody Hobson as "history.

Finance executive Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Chicago-based Ariel Investment, may become a minority owner of the Denver Broncos. As reported by USA Today Sports, Hobson, 53, is a partner in the ...

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As co-CEO of Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson chairs Ariel’s publicly traded mutual funds and co-founded Ariel Alternatives, a private equity enterprise. She was board chair of Starbucks Corporation ...