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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.

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“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
Good American’s Emma Grede
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Good American’s Emma Grede
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6 leadership traps and how to avoid them
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Build a better board
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Ariel Investments’ Mellody Hobson
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How to accelerate expertise
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