David Stever
David Stever, who joined Ben & Jerry's in 1988 as a tour guide, has been a key figure in the company, eventually becoming its chief executive in 2023. He has been in the news due to his removal by Unilever, the ice cream brand's parent company, amid escalating tensions over the company's outspoken political activism, particularly its criticisms of the U.S. government and its stance on social issues.
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 6.00 | 0.04% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 18,344 | $1,700,000 | 821$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 18,344 | $1,700,000 | 821$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
David Stever was the chief executive officer of Ben & Jerry’s who was allegedly fired by Unilever due to the brand’s support of progressive issues.
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Iceland:
David Stever was removed as CEO by Unilever without the board's approval.
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France:
David Stever was dismissed as the head of Ben & Jerry's on March 3.
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United States:
David Stever was fired by Unilever over his commitment to Ben & Jerry’s Social Mission.
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Canada:
David Stever was unlawfully removed by Unilever as CEO of Ben & Jerry’s in retaliation for the company's social activism.
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United States:
David Stever was fired as CEO of Ben & Jerry's for the brand's political posts.
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United Kingdom:
David Stever was being removed by Unilever in a dispute over political activism.
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