Mellody Hobson News & Updates

Mellody Hobson on Diversity in Corporate America: ‘If It Matters, It’s Counted’

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Investor Mellody Hobson has a ...

Nov 04, 2020 • Yahoo

Women’s sports is primed for explosive growth. This investor is picking her spots.

Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments, is investing in women‘s soccer and volleyball through...

Jun 06, 2026 • Barron's on MSN

Who Is Mellody Hobson’s Husband, George Lucas & What Is Their Relationship History?

Mellody Hobson is a prominent entrepreneur who currently serves as the president and co-CEO of Ariel...

Jun 11, 2025 • Yahoo

Meet the Black women on Fortune’s Most Powerful Women list shaping business leadership

Thasunda Brown Duckett and Mellody Hobson are some of the Black women leading the world's most influ...

May 29, 2026 • Yahoo Finance

Mellody Hobson: Women's Sports Represent A Once In A Generation Opportunity

On this episode of Iconoclast, Co-CEO of Ariel Investments and CEO of Ariel Alternatives Mellody Hob...

Jun 25, 2026 • Forbes

Mellody Hobson talks women and power on Meghan Markle's podcast

Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Chicago’s Ariel Investments, appears today as a guest on Meghan Markle�...

Nov 08, 2022 • Crain's Chicago Business

Mellody Hobson on How to Communicate Your Way Out of a Crisis

Mellody Hobson has plenty of material to draw from for her first MasterClass: The course, available ...

May 24, 2023 • Inc

Mellody Hobson Makes History As First Black Woman To Have Princeton Residential College In Her Name

When Black executive Mellody Hobson arrived on campus at Princeton University from her hometown of C...

Oct 08, 2020 • Essence

Mellody Hobson uses childhood experiences to teach kids about finances: "It wasn't about having a lot"

It's a subject many shy away from talking about publicly and with their families: Money. "Wealthy fa...

Oct 03, 2024 • CBS News

Mellody Hobson to Become Part Owner of the Denver Broncos

For Mellody Hobson, it's always been about breaking financial barriers. With her latest move, the Ar...

Jun 09, 2022 • Essence