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 …

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.

Mellody co-founded Ariel Alternatives, LLC in 2021 and its inaugural private equity fund, Project Black ® to scale minority-owned businesses. Beyond Ariel, she is the former chairman of …

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 …

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.

Aug 5, 2003 · Investment banker Mellody Hobson was born April 3, 1969, in Chicago. Hobson is the youngest of six children, who range from nine to twenty-five years older than her.

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 …

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...

Mellody Hobson has been the Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, LLC, an investment management firm, since 2019 and President and Director since 2000. She has also served as Chair of the …