Hobson’s most recent title at Starbucks was lead independent director of its board. Now, Hobson shares in a letter dated Jan. 14 that she is saying goodbye to her longstanding tenure.

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.

Mellody Hobson, who has served as board chair since 2021 and will become lead independent director after Niccol joins, said in an interview with CNBC that Starbucks has made significant inroads wi ...

Her appointment as Starbucks’ chair in 2021 marked a historic ... and commitment to making the world a better place. While Mellody Hobson’s contributions to business and society are invaluable ...

In fact, when lead board director Mellody Hobson announced she would not be standing for reelection a few weeks prior, her letter to Starbucks’ chief legal officer, Brad Lerman, revealed a ...

It's clear the board at Starbucks had set its eyes on Niccol to replace former CEO Laxman Narasimhan. In a filing the week before last, lead board director Mellody Hobson announced she would not ...

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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.