Jeni's Ice Cream Just Scooped Up the CEO Who Was Fired From Ben & Jerry's - He'll Oversee Its Franchise Expansion
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Jeni's Ice Cream Just Scooped Up the CEO Who Was Fired From Ben & Jerry's - He'll Oversee Its Franchise Expansion
"David Stever, 60, took the helm of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams this month after leaving Ben & Jerry's in March 2025 amid tensions between Unilever and Ben & Jerry's board over progressive political activism."
"Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams notched $150 million in revenue last year and operates more than 90 company-owned scoop shops, indicating significant growth potential."
"Stever says he was drawn to Jeni's focus on creativity, which aligns with his vision for leading the company through its next growth phase."
David Stever has taken over as CEO of Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams after departing from Ben & Jerry's due to tensions with Unilever. Jeni's achieved $150 million in revenue last year and operates over 90 scoop shops. The company is entering franchising for the first time, with the first franchise location set to open soon. Stever was attracted to Jeni's emphasis on creativity and innovation in the ice cream market, succeeding interim CEO Poe Timmons.
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