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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David Stever was mentioned in the context of a dispute with Unilever regarding his dismissal as the head of Ben & Jerry's.
Ben & Jerry's künftig ohne Jerry
Luxembourg· 2025-09-18
David Stever was the former CEO who was dismissed by Unilever due to public comments made by the brand on certain issues.
Samskipti við frostmark: „Gríðarleg vonbrigði“
Iceland· 2025-09-17Ben & Jerry’s accused Unilever of breaching its merger agreement for ousting its then-CEO David Stever over the brand’s public comments on progressive issues.
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits, saying brand ‘silenced’ on social issues
United States· 2025-09-17Ben & Jerry's said its chief executive, David Stever, was being removed by Unilever.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Jerry Greenfield quits over social activism row
United Kingdom· 2025-09-17
David Stever was the CEO of Ben & Jerry’s who was ousted by Unilever amid disputes over the brand's public stance on progressive issues.
Ben & Jerry to Unilever: This is not the Ben & Jerry’s that we foundedUnited States· 2025-09-09Ben & Jerry's filed a legal case accusing Unilever of sacking chief executive David Stever over disagreements over the brand's political campaigns.
Ben & Jerry's co-founder Ben Cohen arrested after Senate Gaza protestUnited Kingdom· 2025-05-15David Stever was the chief executive of Ben & Jerry’s who was allegedly fired by Unilever over his support for the brand’s social mission.
Ben & Jerry’s cofounder arrested at Senate hearing for protesting US complicity in Palestinians’ ‘slaughter’ - Culture
Pakistan· 2025-05-15David 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.
Opinion: Storm in an ice-cream cup: Ben & Jerry’s social activism vs. its corporate owner
Canada· 2025-03-24
David Stever was removed as CEO by Unilever without the board's approval.
Skoðanaglaði ísframleiðandinnIceland· 2025-03-22David Stever was dismissed as the head of Ben & Jerry's on March 3.
Ben & Jerry’s : « Le fabricant de glaces et son conseil indépendant, tout comme les entreprises à mission, ne sont plus dans l’air du temps »
France· 2025-03-20David Stever was fired by Unilever over his commitment to Ben & Jerry’s Social Mission.
Ben & Jerry's says parent company fired its CEO over political activismUnited States· 2025-03-19
David Stever was unlawfully removed by Unilever as CEO of Ben & Jerry’s in retaliation for the company's social activism.
Ben & Jerry’s alleges parent company Unilever removed its CEO over social activismCanada· 2025-03-19
David Stever was fired as CEO of Ben & Jerry's for the brand's political posts.
Ben & Jerry’s says its CEO was fired for the company’s political postsUnited States· 2025-03-19David Stever was being removed by Unilever in a dispute over political activism.
Ben & Jerry's claims Unilever ousted its boss over political activismUnited Kingdom· 2025-03-19