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A conversation about financial literacy with mellody. In this engaging, persuasive talk, hobson makes the case that speaking openly about race and particularly about diversity in hiring makes for better businesses and. Mellody hobson thinks too many allwhite, allmale companies are committing corporate suicide hobson is one of the most prominent black women in. Mellody hobson born april 3, 1969 is an american businesswoman who is the president and coceo of ariel investments. The making of an american capitalist by roger lowenstein. Mellody hobson is president of ariel investments, responsible for firmwide management and strategic planning, overseeing all operations outside of research and portfolio management. In an exclusive excerpt from sheryl sandbergs new book, lean in. The markets are plummeting, but that doesnt faze this chicago mutual fund president, who has become a financial dr.
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