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 · 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...

Apr 12, 2024 · Here's everything to know about Mellody Hobson, the businesswoman and philanthropist who has been married to 'Star Wars' filmmaker George Lucas since 2013.

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 16, 2025 · Mellody Hobson, who stepped aside as Starbucks chairman to hand the title to new CEO Brian Niccol, is retiring from the board, the company announced on Thursday. In so doing, Hobson ends an active, 20-year career overseeing the coffee shop giant’s board of …

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 ...