Meet Mellody Hobson

 There are few speakers more compelling than Mellody Hobson.

Hobson (president of Ariel Investments, chairman of the board for DreamWorks Animation SKG, Inc., director of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. and Starbucks Corporation) is one of the most innovative thinkers and prominent leaders in the business world today. She is a young, dynamic, accomplished investment professional who has strong credentials in philanthropy, serves on several aforementioned corporate boards, and has a keen eye for what’s going on in the investment markets. Hobson is working every day with people that most of us just read about, and when you listen to her speak, it’s quickly clear why. So we are thrilled to have her as one of our keynote speakers at this year’s FOX Fall Forum.

In this video from the Council of Urban Professionals, Hobson shares lessons she’s learned about leadership as well as advice she has for people looking to lead and innovate within their own fields:

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If you’re interested in seeing her speak in person, you’re in luck: Mellody Hobson will be interviewed by FOX founder and CEO Sara Hamilton at the 2016 FOX Fall Forum this November in Chicago. The two will discuss Hobson’s patient investment philosophy and the many ways families can collaborate to make the world a better place in the coming decades.

To learn more about the Forum and to find out how you can join us in Chicago, click here>>