Mellody Hobson — the co-chief executive officer of Ariel Investments LLC who has served as the Starbucks vice-chair of the executive board since 2018 — has been appointed as the coffee company’s next non-executive chair of the board of directors starting in March 2021, Starbucks announced Wednesday. When she assumes the board chair position, she will be the only Black woman chairing a Fortune 500 company. Hobson first joined the board as an independent director in 2005 and will succeed Myron (Mike) E. Ullman, III., who is retiring in March. She will assume the board chair position in conjunction with the Starbucks annual shareholders’ meeting in March. “Mellody has been a trusted advisor to me and the company for more than 20 years,” Howard Schultz, former Starbucks CEO and chairman emeritus said in a statement. “She is a fearless leader defined by her grace and wisdom. She has long embraced the purpose of Starbucks and along with the leadership team, will continue to reimagine Starbucks ‘ future through the foundation of its past. My heart is full and thankful that Starbucks will have Mellody’s leadership as chair.” Hobson currently serves as chair of Chicago nonprofit for teens, After School Matters, and she is vice-chair of World Business Chicago, co-chair of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art, and a board member of the George Lucas Education Foundation and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. She is also a member of the Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees and serves on the executive committee of the Investment Company Institute. In 2015, Time Magazine named her one of the “100 Most Influential People” in the world. “Over nearly two decades, I have seen the company continue to elevate and transform its business – adapting to various market environments and evolving consumer trends,” Hobson said in a statement. “I look forward to working with the board and talented leadership team on accelerating our strategy, supporting our valued partners, and continuing to create significant value for all of our stakeholders.” – Source: NRN.
- Who We Are
Our Mission:
"…to be the highest quality provider of human capital to our clients.”
- What We Do
Human Captial Management Solutions That Work
Being Better often requires assistance from others who can help get your there.
- Employers
Welcome Job Seekers
Our #JobSquad has assembled everything Job Seekers need, to beBetter.
- Job Seekers
Welcome Employers
Our #JobSquad has assembled everything Employers need, to beBetter.
- Blog
Ways for you to beBetter
Tips, tools and perspectives for job seekers, employers as well as general information on ways to beBetter.
- Connect
Get Connected:
Connect easily with our Corporate Office or with any of our Franchise locations.Corporate Office, Coral Springs, FL
(954) 493-9200 info@ariteam.com
Atlanta, GA
(770) 433-2220 iphillip@ariteam.com
Chicago, IL
(312) 780-7510 cwilson@ariteam.com
Dallas - Ft. Worth
(469) 922-2096 eroshan@ariteam.com
Davie, FL
(954) 990-4545 frankc@ariteam.com
Manchester, NH
(603) 825-5520 van@ariteam.com
Simpsonville, SC
(864) 900-2144 matt@ariteam.com
(864) 900-2144 grace@ariteam.com
- Search Jobs
Featured Jobs
- SALES MANAGER -- FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT NEW ENGLANDSALES MANAGER -- FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT NEW ENGLAND We seek a highly motivated...
- LEAD SERVICE TECHNICIAN - MACHINE BUILDERLead Service Technician As a Lead Service Technician, you will collaborate...
- Administrator ASCASC Administrator Join the prestigious team of our leading ASC...
- SALES MANAGER -- FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT NEW ENGLAND
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.