Companies hiring less diverse executives amid anti-DEI pushback
Among Russell 3000 companies, the number of new black directors fell to 12% in 2024 from 26% two years ago, according to the ...
Boardroom diversity stalls in the face of conservative backlash
In the aftermath of George Floyd's killing in 2020, investor Mellody Hobson recalls frequent calls from directors at Fortune ...
Boardroom DEI is lagging. Here’s what to know
Directors and board advisers said conservative backlash through litigation and other means had pushed DEI policies down the ...
Sean Payton gave game balls to Broncos owners after playoff-clinching win
After the playoff-clinching win, Broncos coach Sean Payton presented game balls to the team’s ownership group.
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Mellody Hobson: ‘Most parents would rather talk about a condom than a credit card’
Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Writing a 10,000-word children’s book about money was personal for Mellody Hobson. Even if she is now one ...
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Conversation With Mellody Hobson
As co-CEO of Ariel Investments, Mellody Hobson chairs Ariel’s publicly traded mutual funds and co-founded Ariel Alternatives, a private equity enterprise. She was board chair of Starbucks ...
Ken Griffin’s losses near $25M as another Gold Coast condo sells
The billionaire founder of Citadel has racked up losses near $25 million on Chicago condo sales after moving to South Florida ...
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George Lucas Gives a Storm Trooper Shade to Lewis Hamilton Amidst His Ferrari Change
American director George Lucas is spotted celebrating Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari move with a Star Wars inspired outfit ...
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Mellody Hobson
At a time when many U.S. companies are turning away from DEI efforts owing to the political climate, Mellody Hobson remains committed to opening doors for others—and ensuring that corporate ...