Mellody Hobson
Co-CEO
Mellody Hobson is co-CEO of Ariel Investments, the first Black-owned asset management firm in the United States, and the chair of the board of Starbucks.

“Boardroom excellence includes the responsibility to help a company see around corners.”
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Emma Grede, Mellody Hobson & Angela Ahrendts on inclusive leadership
Ariel Investments’ Mellody Hobson
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Build a better board
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How to accelerate expertise
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