Today, Hobson serves as the co-CEO and president of Ariel Investments, overseeing a firm that manages more than $16.8 billion in assets. Under her leadership, Ariel has not only grown its ...

In 2021, Hobson launched Ariel Alternatives, LLC, leading to a $1.45 billion raise for its private equity fund, Project Black. This initiative aims to support both non-minority-owned middle-market ...