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.
Starbucks new CEO Brian Niccol says "I think we got confused that mobile ordering could solve the entire business".
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 ...
Mellody Hobson, 54, grew up in a single-parent, low-income household. Her mother's money habits made her financially anxious at a young age. "There was just a shortage at all times. We would get ...