Mellody Hobson

Mellody Hobson (born April 3, 1969) is an American businesswoman who is the president and co-CEO of Ariel Investments. She is the former chairwoman of DreamWorks Animation, having stepped down after negotiating the acquisition of DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., by NBCUniversal in August, 2016. In 2017, she became the first African-American woman to head The Economic Club of Chicago.

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 * She has a grace and graciousness about her that is singular. She is remarkably unique. She’s a stunning person. I get a little nervous talking about her because the words are so flowery. But it’s truly how I feel about her.
 * Jeffrey Katzenberg, C.E.O. of DreamWorks Animation


 * She said she wanted to be unapologetically black and unapologetically a woman. My life was altered by meeting her, and that’s not something I say lightly. She is such a big part of my path taken. I think she does that for everyone.
 * Sheryl Sandberg


 * What can I say? When I think of her, I think of grace. She’s the most unique individual. I love Mellody Hobson.
 * Howard Schultz, the C.E.O. of Starbucks


 * Payne Stewart had W.W.J.D. [What Would Jesus Do?]. I have W.W.M.D.
 * Dambisa Moyo