Hobson’s most recent title at Starbucks was lead independent director of its board. Now, Hobson shares in a letter dated Jan. 14 that she is saying goodbye to her longstanding tenure.

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.

He's now co-CEO along with Mellody Hobson ... In addition to her career at Ariel, Hobson is a Starbucks board chair and a director at JPMorgan Chase. She also participates in philanthropic ...

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

In fact, when lead board director Mellody Hobson announced she would not be standing for reelection a few weeks prior, her letter to Starbucks’ chief legal officer, Brad Lerman, revealed a ...

"We are thrilled to welcome Brian to Starbucks," said Mellody Hobson, current board chair at Starbucks, in a statement. "His phenomenal career speaks for itself. Brian is a culture carrier who ...

It's clear the board at Starbucks had set its eyes on Niccol to replace former CEO Laxman Narasimhan. In a filing the week before last, lead board director Mellody Hobson announced she would not ...

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.