Chicago business owner Mellody Hobson to step down as lead independent director at Starbucks
Chicago businesswoman Mellody Hobson will step down from her position as lead independent director of Starbucks’ board of directors, the coffee giant said in a statement on its website. Hobson serves as co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments in Chicago.
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Mellody Hobson to leave Starbucks board after 20-year tenure
Her decision wasn’t related to “any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to its operations, policies, or practices,” according to a regulatory filing.
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Who is Mellody Hobson, the Starbucks director who resigned after 20 years at the company
Mellody Hobson’s resignation as lead independent director of the Starbucks Corporation Board marks the end of an era for the company
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If you want to hang out or use the restroom at Starbucks, you’re going to have to buy something. Starbucks on Monday said it was reversing a policy that invited everyone into its stores.
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Mellody Hobson to step down as lead independent director at Starbucks
Chicago business owner Mellody Hobson will step down from her position as lead independent director of Starbucks’ board of directors, the coffee giant said in a statement on its website. Hobson serves as co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments in Chicago.
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