Mellody Hobson: An Inspiring Journey in Business and Leadership
Mellody Hobson, a successful American businesswoman, has made history in the corporate world. From becoming the President and CEO of Ariel Investments to chairing Starbucks Corporation, she exemplifies excellence and trailblazing leadership. Learn about her achievements, career advice, and how she has broken barriers to inspire future generations.
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Mellody Hobson - Stories of Excellence Student Health & Human Services Office of Human Relations, Diversity & Equity July 2022
Would you rather... Beknown for your intelligence Be known for your good looks
Learn about Mellody Hobson Discuss how Hobson made history and how students would like to do the same Objectives Identify Hobson's suggestions for success
Who is Mellody Hobson? American business woman President and CEO of Ariel Investments and chairwoman of Starbucks Corporation Former chairwoman of DreamWorks Animation In 2017, she became the first African American woman to head the Economic Club of Chicago
Making history In 2021, Hobson was named to chair the board of directors of Starbucks, making her one of the highest profile African- American corporate directors. As of 2020, she is listed as #94 in Forbeslist of the World's 100 Most Powerful Women. On December 26, 2020 she was named the chairwoman of Starbucks Corp., the first Black woman to be chairperson of an S & P 500 company.
Let's chat Hobson has made history by becoming successful in the corporate world as an African-American woman. If you could make history, what would you be known for?
Early career After her graduation from Princeton, Hobson became an intern at Ariel Investments, a Chicago investment firm that manages nearly $13 billion in assets. She became the firm's senior vice president and director of marketing. In 2000, she became the company's president.
The best career advice Mellody Hobson ever received
Let's chat Check out In the video, Hobson states that "Sometimes you have to be very small to be very big." This is the opposite of what we often hear that we should do. What was the reason she said for doing that? Do you agree or disagree with her reasoning? Would you take this advice and use it?
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