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Mellody Hobson has been marked for greatness from a young age. After an impressive early academic career, she attended Princeton University’s School of Public and International Affairs and ...

Starbucks has announced the retirement of Mellody Hobson, who has served as lead independent director on its board of directors for almost two decades. Hobson joined the US coffee chain board in ...

Starbucks’ Lead Independent Director, Mellody Hobson, is stepping down from her post after nearly 20 years with the coffee giant. On Thursday, the company announced Hobson’s exit just days ...

Mellody Hobson is leaving Starbucks director board after nearly 20 years helping to lead the coffee giant. Starbucks’ Lead Independent Director, Mellody Hobson, is stepping down from her post ...

Despite stepping down from the Board, Hobson affirmed her continued investment in the brand, having not sold any shares since she first acquired them. Credit: Elena Babanova/Shutterstock. Starbucks ...

Mellody Hobson served as chair of the Starbucks board from March 2021 to September 2024. (Amy Harris/Invision/Associated Press) The lead independent director and ...

Separately, Mellody Hobson, Starbucks' lead independent board director, announced her retirement after nearly 20 years with the company. Hobson’s departure marks the end of an era as Starbucks ...

Mellody Hobson, lead independent director of Starbucks' board, has decided to retire. Hobson has served as a board member and a leader of the company for more than 20 years. She joined the company ...

Coffee giant Starbucks said on Thursday that Mellody Hobson, the lead independent director of its board, will depart after a tenure of nearly two decades with the company. Hobson previously served as ...

Mellody Hobson resigns from Starbucks' board after 20 years, citing confidence in CEO Brian Niccol's leadership. Starbucks faces sales struggles over last year, influenced by inflation ...

Gifting allows recipients to access the article for free. Starbucks Corp. director Mellody Hobson said she won’t seek re-election to the board, capping a two-decade tenure that included ...