It's always been about breaking financial barriers for Mellody Hobson.The co-CEO of Ariel Investments is proving to be a trailblazer with her newest move.
The Denver Broncos were set to be purchased by a consortium led by Walmart heir Rob Walton last Friday (June 8), pending league approval.
Mellody Hobson, a businesswoman, would be the first Black female minority owner in the NFL.
Walton's daughter, Carrie Walton Penner, and his son-in-law, Greg Penner, are also part of the company and will be minority owners.
Hobson, who is 53 years old, has an amazing resume.
Ariel Investments' president and co-CEO, as well as Starbucks Corporation's chairperson, is a Princeton University graduate.
She formerly worked at DreamWorks Animation. She previously held a position at DreamWorks Animation as a chairwoman as well.
Walton appears to be pleased with her skill set. “Beyond her role at Ariel, Mellody is an influential leader in corporate and civic organizations across the nation,” he said in a press release.
He continued, “Mellody currently serves as chair of the board of Starbucks Corporation and is also a director of JPMorgan Chase. We know she will bring her strategic acumen and leadership perspective to our team.”
Hobson is married to film director George Lucas, who is widely known for his work with the Star Wars franchise.
In February, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell announced that the Broncos would be sold. After an avalanche of claims that the league had an issue hiring minorities in leadership roles, the commissioner expressed that he was looking for diverse ownership.
Following the announcement, former Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown stated that he was “extremely serious” about teaming up with Kanye West to purchase the team. Not many details were made public beyond that.
Others who reportedly showed interest in purchasing the team include former Denver Broncos Super Bowl-winning quarterbacks John Elway and Peyton Manning. JAY-Z along with former President and CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos were also rumored to be potential buyers.
via: Revolt
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