{"id":396459,"date":"2020-12-09T09:08:23","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T14:08:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/?p=396459"},"modified":"2020-12-09T09:08:23","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T14:08:23","slug":"starbucks-announces-the-appointment-of-mellody-hobson-as-non-executive-chair-of-the-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marketnewsdesk.com\/index.php\/starbucks-announces-the-appointment-of-mellody-hobson-as-non-executive-chair-of-the-board\/","title":{"rendered":"Starbucks Announces the Appointment of Mellody Hobson as Non-Executive Chair of the Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>        <!--.bwalignc { text-align: center; list-style-position: inside }\n.bwuline { text-decoration: underline }body {font:normal small Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;color:#000;background-color:#fff;padding:24px;margin:0;} a img {border:0;} h3 {font-size:medium;color:#000;margin:0 0 1em 0; text-align:center;}-->  <\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><b>Starbucks Announces the Appointment of Mellody Hobson as Non-Executive Chair of the Board <\/b><\/p>\n<p class=\"bwalignc\"><i>Currently serving as vice chair of the Starbucks board of directors, Hobson will succeed current chair, Myron E. Ullman, III upon his retirement in March 2021 <\/i><\/p>\n<p>SEATTLE&#8211;(<a href=\"http:\/\/www.businesswire.com\">BUSINESS WIRE<\/a>)&#8211;<br \/>\nStarbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that Mellody Hobson will serve as the company\u2019s next non-executive chair of its board of directors starting in March 2021. Hobson, who first joined the board as an independent director in 2005 and was appointed as the board\u2019s independent vice chair in 2018, will succeed Myron (Mike) E. Ullman, III. Ullman, who has served on the board since 2003 and has served as its chair since 2018, will retire from the board in March 2021, and Hobson will assume the role of chair in connection with the Starbucks Annual Meeting of Shareholders in March 2021.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"news-body-cta\">This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20201209005333\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20201209005333\/en\/<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"bwbodyimg\" style=\"width: 336px;float:left;padding-left:0px;padding-right:20px;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20201209005333\/en\/845350\/4\/Mellody_%28color%29.jpg\" alt=\"Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments (Photo: Business Wire)\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:85%\">Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments (Photo: Business Wire)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n\u201cIt has been remarkable to be a part of the Starbucks board for nearly 18 years as this enduring company has grown with a mindset of prioritizing its people and its customers,\u201d said Ullman. \u201cIt also has been an honor to serve as the chair of the Starbucks board, and to support and oversee the relationships of trust built with our stakeholders. With its Mission and Values as its guide, I am confident in the future of the company.&#8221;\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cFrom the very beginning, I set out to build a different kind of company- one in which all decisions were to be made through the lens of humanity,\u201d said Howard Schultz, Starbucks modern day founder and chairman emeritus. \u201cAs a member of the board for the last 18 years and board chair since my departure, Mike has been instrumental in ensuring Starbucks answers its higher calling to be a different kind of public company. I am grateful to him for all his contributions and his enduring partnership to me and to Starbucks. Mellody has been a trusted advisor to me and the company for more than<b \/>20 years. She is a fearless leader defined by her grace and wisdom. She has long embraced the purpose of Starbucks and, along with the leadership team, will continue to reimagine Starbucks future through the foundation of its past. My heart is full and thankful that Starbucks will have Mellody\u2019s leadership as chair.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\nIn addition to serving over 15 years on the Starbucks board of directors, Hobson is the co-CEO of Ariel Investments, LLC, a global value-based asset management firm. In this role, she is responsible for management, strategic planning and growth for all areas of Ariel Investments outside of research and portfolio management. Additionally, she serves as Chairman of the Board of the company\u2019s publicly traded mutual funds. Prior to being named Co-CEO, Hobson spent nearly two decades as the firm\u2019s President. Beyond Starbucks, she has brought invaluable experience to boardrooms across the nation. She currently serves as a director of JPMorgan Chase. Hobson is also a past director of Est\u00e9e Lauder Companies and served as Chairman of the Board of DreamWorks Animation until the company\u2019s sale.\n<\/p>\n<p>\n\u201cI am thrilled and honored to take on the role of chair,\u201d said Hobson. \u201cOver nearly two decades, I have seen the company continue to elevate and transform its business \u2013 adapting to various market environments and evolving consumer trends. I look forward to working with the board and talented leadership team on accelerating our strategy<b>, <\/b>supporting our valued partners, and continuing to create significant value for all of our stakeholders.\u201d Hobson continued, \u201cOn behalf of the board, I would also like to thank Mike for his strong leadership, and all of his invaluable contributions.\u201d\n<\/p>\n<p>\nHobson also serves as Chairman of After School Matters, a Chicago non-profit that provides area teens with high-quality after school and summer programs. Additionally, she is vice chair of World Business Chicago; co-chair of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art; and a board member of the George Lucas Education Foundation and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). She<b \/>is a member of The Rockefeller Foundation Board of Trustees and serves on the executive committee of the Investment Company Institute.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nHobson earned her AB from Princeton University\u2019s School of Public and International Affairs. In 2019, she was awarded the University\u2019s highest honor, the Woodrow Wilson Award, presented annually to a Princeton graduate whose career embodies a commitment to national service. She has also received honorary doctorate degrees from Howard University, Johns Hopkins University, St. Mary\u2019s College, and the University of Southern California. In 2015, <i>Time Magazine <\/i>named her one of the \u201c100 Most Influential People\u201d in the world.\n<\/p>\n<p>\nOther members of the <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Finvestor.starbucks.com%2Fcorporate-governance%2Fboard-of-directors%2Fdefault.aspx&amp;esheet=52345141&amp;newsitemid=20201209005333&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=Starbucks+Board+of+Directors&amp;index=1&amp;md5=c05f15a781454ae8620f75111b61d494\">Starbucks Board of Directors<\/a> include: Richard Allison, Roz Brewer, Andy Campion, Mary Dillon, Isabel Ge Mahe, Kevin Johnson, J\u00f8rgen Vig Knudstorp, Satya Nadella, Joshua Cooper Ramo, Clara Shih and Javier Teruel.\n<\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"bwuline\">About Starbucks<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p>\nSince 1971, Starbucks Coffee Company has been committed to ethically sourcing and roasting high-quality <i>arabica<\/i> coffee. Today, with more than 32,000 stores around the globe, the company is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. Through our unwavering commitment to excellence and our guiding principles, we bring the unique <i>Starbucks Experience<\/i> to life for every customer through every cup. To share in the experience, please visit us in our stores or online at <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fstories.starbucks.com%2F&amp;esheet=52345141&amp;newsitemid=20201209005333&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=stories.starbucks.com&amp;index=2&amp;md5=73b29b351f91275321a722fc31f14f61\">stories.starbucks.com<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=smartlink&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.starbucks.com&amp;esheet=52345141&amp;newsitemid=20201209005333&amp;lan=en-US&amp;anchor=www.starbucks.com&amp;index=3&amp;md5=0769897394e20da3b0a2dc320dbedec1\">www.starbucks.com<\/a>.\n<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cts.businesswire.com\/ct\/CT?id=bwnews&amp;sty=20201209005333r1&amp;sid=flmnd&amp;distro=nx&amp;lang=en\" style=\"width:0;height:0\" \/><span class=\"bwct31415\" \/><\/p>\n<p id=\"mmgallerylink\"><span id=\"mmgallerylink-phrase\">View source version on businesswire.com: <\/span><span id=\"mmgallerylink-link\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20201209005333\/en\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.businesswire.com\/news\/home\/20201209005333\/en\/<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Starbucks Contact, Investor Relations:<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>Durga Doraisamy<br \/>\n<br \/>206-318-7118<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:investorrelations@starbucks.com\">investorrelations@starbucks.com<br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>Starbucks Contact, Media:<br \/>\n<\/b><br \/>Reggie Borges<br \/>\n<br \/>206-318-7100<br \/>\n<br \/><a rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"mailto:press@starbucks.com\">press@starbucks.com<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>KEYWORDS:<\/b> Washington United States North America<\/p>\n<p><b>INDUSTRY KEYWORDS:<\/b> Restaurant\/Bar Food\/Beverage Other Retail Retail Specialty<\/p>\n<p><b>MEDIA:<\/b><\/p>\n<table cellpadding=\"3\" cellspacing=\"3\">\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Logo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20201209005333\/en\/321318\/3\/New_Logo_-_Color.jpg\" alt=\"Logo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\"><b>Photo<\/b><\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/mms.businesswire.com\/media\/20201209005333\/en\/845350\/3\/Mellody_%28color%29.jpg\" alt=\"Photo\" \/><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><font face=\"Arial\" size=\"2\">Mellody Hobson, co-CEO of Ariel Investments (Photo: Business Wire)<\/font><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Starbucks Announces the Appointment of Mellody Hobson as Non-Executive Chair of the Board Currently serving as vice chair of the Starbucks board of directors, Hobson will succeed current chair, Myron E. Ullman, III upon his retirement in March 2021 SEATTLE&#8211;(BUSINESS WIRE)&#8211; Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced that Mellody Hobson will serve as the company\u2019s next non-executive chair of its board of directors starting in March 2021. Hobson, who first joined the board as an independent director in 2005 and was appointed as the board\u2019s independent vice chair in 2018, will succeed Myron (Mike) E. Ullman, III. 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