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Ben and Jerry’s Fired CEO Lands at Jeni’s to Drive Franchise Expansion
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Published on 24 April 2026
The CEO ousted over activism is now franchising fast
David Stever was removed from Ben & Jerry’s after tensions tied to social activism, but he’s now taking charge at rival Jeni’s. Stever will oversee Jeni’s franchise expansion, signaling a major growth push and a notable leadership shift between two iconic ice cream brands.
- David Stever was pushed out of Ben & Jerry’s amid activism-related tensions
- He’s now set to lead Jeni’s franchise expansion efforts
- Jeni’s plans to accelerate growth under new executive leadership
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