Quick Info
| Profession | Businesswoman, investor |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 03/04/1969 |
| Age | 57 years |
| Birthplace | Chicago, Illinois, United States |
Latest News about Mellody Hobson
15/09/2026
Mellody Hobson’s LinkedIn profile states that she began serving as co-CEO of Ariel Investments in March 2026. The profile also says she founded Project Level in 2025 and continues to serve as a director of JPMorgan Chase while remaining active in Ariel’s leadership and public-facing work.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Mellody Louise Hobson Lucas |
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| Known For | Co-CEO of Ariel Investments; former chair of Starbucks |
| Summary | American business leader known for finance, corporate governance, and financial literacy advocacy. |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | St. Ignatius College Preparatory |
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| College | Princeton University |
| Qualification | A.B. in international relations and public policy |
Personal Life
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Spouse | George Lucas |
| Children | 1 daughter |
Relationships & More
| Spouse | George Lucas |
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Family
| Children | 1 daughter |
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| Siblings | Youngest of six children |
Career
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Social Media
| https://www.linkedin.com/in/mellodyhobson |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was the youngest of six children | |
| 2. Interned at Ariel Investments while attending Princeton | |
| 3. Became the first Black woman to chair an S&P 500 company when she chaired Starbucks |