Colin Simpson | The Seattle Times

Mellody Hobson, president of Ariel Investments LLC, speaks during an interview in Hong Kong, China, on Friday, Sept. 1, 2017. Buoyant equity markets have Hobson moving to the sidelines, holding on to cash in the event a pullback creates buying opportunities. Photographer: Calvin Sit/Bloomberg

September 24, 2017 at 6:00 pm

Diversity pays business dividends, says fund-firm President Mellody Hobson

Mellody Hobson, president of Ariel Investments and a Starbucks board member, has been a strong voice for increasing the number of women and minorities in...

Business