Mellody is President and Co-CEO of Ariel Investments, one of the largest African American-owned investment firms in the United States, and a renowned business leader, investor, and financial literacy advocate. She serves as Chair of the Board of DreamWorks Animation and was the first African American woman to lead the Economic Club of Chicago. A trusted voice on investing, leadership, and economic inclusion, Mellody serves on the boards of major organisations, including Starbucks and The Estée Lauder Companies. Recognised on TIME’s 100 Most Influential People list, she is an internationally respected speaker on finance, diversity, and corporate leadership.
