Mellody Hobson
Chairman at STARBUCKS CORPORATION
Net worth: 93 M $ as of 2024-04-29
Network origin in Mellody Hobson first degree
| Entity | Entity type | Industry | |
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| Public Company | Restaurants | 238 | |
The Field Museum of Natural History
 The Field Museum of Natural History Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Field Museum of Natural History houses biological and anthropological collections of specimens. It supports both informal and more structured public learning through exhibits and educational programs. Its curatorial and scientific staff conducts research on the fields of Anthropology, Biology, Geology, and Zoology. The Field Museum was founded in 1893 and is located in Chicago, Illinois.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Other Consumer Services | 120 |
Museum Associates
 Museum Associates Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Museum Associates operates museums and organizes art exhibits. The company shares its collection through exhibitions, public programs, and research facilities. The company was founded in 1910 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Other Consumer Services | 71 |
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| Public Company | Household/Personal Care | 71 |
Ariel Investments LLC
 Ariel Investments LLC Investment ManagersFinance Ariel Investments LLC (Ariel) is a SEC-registered investment advisor and fund management firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by John W. Rogers, Jr. in 1983 and is a subsidiary of ACMI, Inc. Ariel provides investment management services to a variety of individual and institutional clients in the US. The firm also serves institutional separate account clients in Canada and offers certain separate account products to professional investors in Australia and Asia.
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| Subsidiary | Investment Managers | 53 |
| Subsidiary | Movies/Entertainment | 52 | |
National Association of Securities Professionals
 National Association of Securities Professionals Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services National Association of Securities Professionals is a Non-Profit Organization, which assists people to achieve inclusion in the financial services industry. The company was founded by Maynard H. Jackson, Felicia Flowers-Smith, Joyce M. Johnson & Donald Davidson in 1985 and is headquartered in Washington, DC.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 44 |
| Public Company | Internet Retail | 40 | |
The Economic Club of Chicago
 The Economic Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Economic Club of Chicago provides platform to discuss economic, business and social issues. The company was founded by Lucius Teter in 1927 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 31 |
After School Matters, Inc.
 After School Matters, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services After School Matters, Inc. provides after-school and summer programs for high school teens. It offers teen innovative out-of-school activities through science37, sports37, tech37, words37, and gallery37 programs. The company was founded by Maggie Daley and Lois Weisberg in 1991 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 31 |
The Rockefeller Foundation
 The Rockefeller Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous The Rockefeller Foundation operates and organizes charitable trusts. The company supports grants, fellowships, and conferences for programs that try to identify and alleviate need and suffering. It was founded in 1913 by John D. Rockefeller Sr. and is headquartered in New York City, NY.
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| Foundation/Endowment | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 24 |
| Public Company | Major Banks | 18 | |
The Chicago Public Education Fund
 The Chicago Public Education Fund Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Public Education Fund is a non-profit organization that operates to build public schools. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The CEO of the company is Janet Knupp.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 9 |
Investment Company Institute
 Investment Company Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Investment Company Institute is an association of mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, closed-end funds, and unit investment trusts. The non-profit company is based in Washington and has subsidiaries in the United Kingdom. The American company operates to support and represent these types of investment vehicles. The CEO of the company is Paul Schott Stevens.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 7 |
The George Lucas Educational Foundation
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| Foundation/Endowment | 6 | |
Bloomberg Philanthropies
 Bloomberg Philanthropies Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Bloomberg Philanthropies is an organization that invests in 700 cities and 150 countries worldwide to improve the lives of people. Bloomberg Philanthropies is based in New York, NY, and was founded by Michael Rubens Bloomberg. The organization focuses on five key areas, including the arts, education, environment, government innovation, and public health. In 2022, Bloomberg Philanthropies distributed $1.70 billion. The organization encompasses all of Michael R. Bloomberg's giving, including his foundation, corporate, and personal philanthropy, as well as Bloomberg Associates, a pro bono consultancy that works in cities around the world.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | 6 |
Purple Tag Originals LLC
 Purple Tag Originals LLC Internet Software/ServicesTechnology Services Purple Tag Originals LLC is an entertainment media company, which engages in the provision of storytelling by using phone technology. It offers content in three categories: movies told in chapters, daily essentials and episodic shows covering genres such as food, sports documentaries, news and unscripted content. The company was founded by Jeffrey Katzenberg in 2017 and is headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.
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| Subsidiary | Internet Software/Services | 5 |
The Chicago Public Library
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| Non-Profit Organization | 3 | |
Ariel Investment Trust
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| Umbrella Fund | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | 3 |
Lucas Museum of Narrative Art
 Lucas Museum of Narrative Art Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art was founded by George Lucas, a philanthropist and filmmaker, and his wife Mellody Hobson, the co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments. The museum is based in San Francisco, CA. The museum is dedicated to the art of storytelling and features a collection of narrative art from around the world.
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| Non-Profit Organization | Other Consumer Services | 2 |
ACMI, Inc.
 ACMI, Inc. Investment ManagersFinance ACMI, Inc. provides investment advisory services.
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| Private Company | Investment Managers | 1 |
Chart of Companies connected to the second degree
Multi-company connection
Companies connected to Mellody Hobson via their personal network
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| The University of Chicago | College/University | Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Northwestern University
 Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Northwestern University is a private institution founded in 1851 to serve the Northwest Territory, an area that now includes the states of Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Wisconsin and parts of Minnesota. Northwestern has three campuses | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Graduate Degree Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| Harvard Business School | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Graduate Degree Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
World Business Chicago
 World Business Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services World Business Chicago provides economic data and statistical assistance services. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Museum of Science & Industry
 The Museum of Science & Industry Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry operates as a museum. It conduct exhibitions in the fields of science, technology, engineering and medicine. The company was founded in 1893 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Other Consumer Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| Kellogg School of Management | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
The Chicago Urban League
 The Chicago Urban League Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Urban League provides economic, educational and social progress for African Americans. The company was founded on December 11, 1916 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
 Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides healthcare services to children. It offers pediatric services like acute and specialty care. It also operates a pediatric home health care agency and Children's Memorial Institute for education and research. The company was founded in 1882 by Julia Foster Porter and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Chairman Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| MICROSOFT CORPORATION | Packaged Software | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Private Equity Investor | |
The Commercial Club of Chicago
 The Commercial Club of Chicago Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Commercial Club of Chicago works to shape the future of the region to make it a better place for everyone to live, work, and do business. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. The company's civic committee has announced violence reduction goals and commitments to help address public safety. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Chairman Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
Council on Foreign Relations, Inc.
 Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Council on Foreign Relations, Inc. provides and disseminates ideas on foreign policies to individuals, corporate members, journalists and policy makers. It operates a forum for government officials, students and other interested parties to study and discuss world issues and impact on American foreign policies. The company publishes Foreign Affairs, a magazine that comes out six times a year, along with books and studies by its own scholars. Council on Foreign Relations was founded in 1921 and is headquartered in New York City, NY. | Investment Trusts/Mutual Funds | Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| NORTHERN TRUST CORPORATION | Investment Managers | Director/Board Member Chief Operating Officer Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Princeton University | College/University | Director/Board Member Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
William Blair & Co. LLC
 William Blair & Co. LLC Investment Banks/BrokersFinance William Blair & Co. LLC (William Blair) is a SEC-registered broker/dealer firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The firm was founded by William McCormick Blair in 1935 and is a subsidiary of WBC Holdings LP. Until 1941, they were known as Blair, Bonner & Co. William Blair provides broking services to individual, institutional and issuing clients. | Investment Banks/Brokers | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Analyst-Equity Analyst-Equity | |
| Stanford University | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Graduate Degree | |
Harvard University
 Harvard University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Harvard University engages in the provision of teaching and research. It has twelve degree-granting Schools in addition to the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study, offering a global education. The university was founded in 1636 and is headquartered in Cambridge, MA. | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin | |
| PEPSICO, INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| EXELON CORPORATION | Electric Utilities | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Chicago Network
 The Chicago Network Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Network provides a forum to support and counsel for member careers and to raise awareness of professional, political and social issues faced by women. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Ravinia Festival Association
 Ravinia Festival Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Ravinia Festival Association provides professional music shows. Its programs include reach programs, teach programs, instrument game, and program for jazz. The company was founded in 1904 and is located in Highland Park, IL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Northern Trust Co.
 The Northern Trust Co. Regional BanksFinance The Northern Trust Co. provides investment management, asset, fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions. The company is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal Director/Board Member | |
| PROCTER & GAMBLE COMPANY | Household/Personal Care | Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| WALT DISNEY COMPANY (THE) | Movies/Entertainment | Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| Art Institute of Chicago | College/University | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Columbia Business School | College/University | Masters Business Admin Director/Board Member Masters Business Admin | |
Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association
 Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services The Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association operates music bands and orchestras. The non-profit company is based in Chicago, IL. | Movies/Entertainment | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| NIKE, INC. | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Corporate Officer/Principal | |
| RALPH LAUREN CORPORATION | Apparel/Footwear | Director/Board Member Director of Finance/CFO Director/Board Member | |
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
 Northwestern Memorial Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Northwestern Memorial Hospital provides healthcare services. The firm offers acute and tertiary inpatient care, ambulatory care, wellness and prevention programs. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Hospital/Nursing Management | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Chairman | |
Conservation International Foundation
 Conservation International Foundation Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Conservation International Foundation operates and supports environmental conservation services. It promotes sustainable care for the nature. Through science, policy and field work, they're applying solutions to protect the natural resources. It helps communities, countries and societies protect tropical forests, grasslands, rivers, wetlands, lakes and the sea. The company was founded in 1987 and is headquartered in Arlington, VA. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Commonwealth Edison Co.
 Commonwealth Edison Co. Electric UtilitiesUtilities Commonwealth Edison Co. engages in the provision of electric utility services. It focuses on the purchase and regulated retail sale of electricity. It also involves in the transmission and distribution of electricity to retail customers. The company was founded in September 1907 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Electric Utilities | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Business Roundtable
 The Business Roundtable Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Business Roundtable advocates public policies that ensure economic growth. It considers public policy issues which contains groups like the construction users anti-inflation roundtable, a group devoted to containing construction costs; and the labor law study committee, made up of labor relations executives of major companies. The Business Roundtable was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Washington, DC. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| The Trustees of Columbia University in The City of New York | College/University | Masters Business Admin Undergraduate Degree | |
| Harvard College | College/University | Undergraduate Degree Undergraduate Degree | |
The Consumer Goods Forum
 The Consumer Goods Forum Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Consumer Goods Forum operates as a business association. The company was founded in and is headquartered in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
The Chicago Council on Global Affairs
 The Chicago Council on Global Affairs Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services The Chicago Council on Global Affairs is a non-profit organization provides insight and solutions to global issues. It offers independent research, surveys, and platform for the public. The company was founded on February 20, 1922 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Greater Twin Cities United Way
 Greater Twin Cities United Way Services to the Health IndustryHealth Services Greater Twin Cities United Way provides services related to basic needs, education and health to the people in some counties in Minnesota. The company was founded in 1915 and is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN. | Services to the Health Industry | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
| INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS & FRAGRANCES INC. | Food: Specialty/Candy | Corporate Officer/Principal Chief Executive Officer | |
Taco Bell Corp.
 Taco Bell Corp. RestaurantsConsumer Services Taco Bell Corp. operates a chain of restaurants. Its products include texas-mexican cuisine foods such as tacos, burritos, gorditas, quesadillas, nachos, chalupas, salads and food items. The company was founded by Glen William Bell, Jr. in 1962 and is headquartered in Irvine, CA. | Restaurants | Human Resources Officer Director of Finance/CFO | |
| Spelman College | College/University | Chairman Undergraduate Degree | |
CIBC Bank USA
 CIBC Bank USA Regional BanksFinance Part of Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, CIBC Bank USA is a private bank dedicated to serving the financial needs of high net worth individuals, non-profit organizations, business owners, corporate executives, and professional service firms. The company is based in Chicago, IL. The private bank is built around teams of wealth management professionals who provide consultative relationships centered on the clients' unique goals and dreams. The company was founded by Ralph B. Mandell. Shawn Beber has been the CEO of the company since 2022. | Regional Banks | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center
 Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Children''s Hospital of Chicago Medical Center provides healthcare solutions. Its services include academic general pediatrics and primary care, brain tumor, neurosurgery, pathology and laboratory medicine, cystic fibrosis, physical therapy, heart failure and transplants, infectious diseases, transplantation, and rehabilitative services. The company was incorporated on December 13, 1984 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL. | Medical/Nursing Services | Chief Executive Officer Director/Board Member | |
| Stanford Graduate School of Business | College/University | Masters Business Admin Masters Business Admin | |
Syngenta Group Co., Ltd.
 Syngenta Group Co., Ltd. Agricultural Commodities/MillingProcess Industries Syngenta Group Co., Ltd. engages in the development, transfer, and consulting of agricultural technology and biotechnology. Its products include rice, corn, soybeans, grains, field crops, specialty crops, vegetables, and sugarcane. It also provides plant protection and environmental sanitation solutions. The company was founded on June 27, 2019 and is headquartered in Shanghai, China. | Agricultural Commodities/Milling | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Syngenta Crop Protection AG
 Syngenta Crop Protection AG Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Syngenta Crop Protection AG engages in the research in as well as the development, production, and distribution of food, fiber, seeds, plants, as well as chemical and biological plant protection. The company was founded on December 3, 1996 and is headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member | |
Syngenta Bangladesh Ltd.
 Syngenta Bangladesh Ltd. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Syngenta Bangladesh Ltd. engages in agriculture services. The company is headquartered in Dhaka, Bangladesh. | Miscellaneous Commercial Services | Director/Board Member Chief Executive Officer | |
| SYNGENTA | Chemicals: Agricultural | Director/Board Member Director/Board Member |
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International
| United States | 46 |
| Switzerland | 3 |
| France | 2 |
| China | 2 |
| Bangladesh | 2 |
Sectoral
| Consumer Services | 20 |
| Commercial Services | 12 |
| Finance | 6 |
| Consumer Non-Durables | 6 |
| Health Services | 5 |
Operational
| Director/Board Member | 750 |
| Corporate Officer/Principal | 202 |
| Independent Dir/Board Member | 157 |
| Chief Executive Officer | 126 |
| Chairman | 123 |
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| Michelle Collins | 53 |
| James Stavridis | 41 |
| John Rowe | 40 |
| Jon Fyrwald | 35 |
| Paul Fribourg | 33 |
| Larry Richman | 33 |
| David Vitale | 32 |
| Tracey Travis | 31 |
| Richard Zannino | 31 |
| John Rogers | 31 |
| Bobby Mehta | 30 |
| John A. Canning | 30 |
| Ronald Lauder | 27 |
| Linda Rice | 27 |
| Jeffrey Katzenberg | 26 |
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