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Mellody speaks about Financial Services, Wealth & Investment. Co-CEO of Ariel Investments | First African-American woman to lead The Economic Club of Chicago

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Mellody Hobson

Co-CEO of Ariel Investments | First African-American woman to lead The Economic Club of Chicago

🇺🇸Chicago, United States1 talk · 1 event1 with video

Financial Services Wealth & Investment

Mellody Hobson

1 talk
1 event

About

Mellody Hobson has shattered barriers throughout her distinguished career in finance and corporate leadership. As co-CEO of Ariel Investments, she brings decades of strategic investment expertise to one of the industry's most respected firms. Her groundbreaking leadership extends beyond finance - she became the first African-American woman to lead The Economic Club of Chicago, cementing her role as a transformative voice in business circles.

Hobson's executive portfolio spans some of the most prestigious organizations in America. She previously served as chair of both Starbucks and DreamWorks Animation, where she played a pivotal role in negotiating DreamWorks' acquisition by NBCUniversal. Her ability to navigate complex business landscapes and drive strategic initiatives has made her a sought-after leader across multiple industries.

Through her various executive roles, Hobson has consistently demonstrated how strategic thinking and principled leadership can create lasting organizational change while breaking down systemic barriers in corporate America.

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What Mellody Talks About

Moving beyond color blindness to color brave leadership in organizations

Strategic investment principles and portfolio management

Breaking barriers and creating inclusive corporate cultures

Navigating complex mergers and acquisitions

Executive leadership development and board governance

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Featured Talk

Color blind or color brave?

The subject of race can be very touchy. As finance executive Mellody Hobson says, it's a "conversational third rail." But, she says, that's exactly why we need to start talking about it. In this engaging, persuasive talk, Hobson makes the case that speaking openly about race - and particularly about diversity in hiring -- makes for better businesses and a better society.

TED🇨🇦VancouverMar 2014