Ben & Jerry's alleges parent company Unilever removed its CEO over social activism

Ben & Jerry's Sues Parent Company Unilever After CEO Fired Over 'Political Activism'

David Stever, the CEO of Ben & Jerry's, has been fired by Unilever over his support for the brand's political activism, the ice cream label has said. In a lawsuit filed in a US federal court, Ben & Jerry's accused its parent company of violating their merger agreement by trying to silence its long-standing social mission. Unilever acquired Ben & Jerry's in 2000 under a merger deal that established an independent board to uphold the brand's value…

Ben & Jerry's claims Unilever unlawfully fired its CEO over political issues

Ice cream maker alleges CEO David Stever was fired for upholding company's social mission and that its parent company violated their contract.

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Ben & Jerry's alleges parent company Unilever removed its CEO over social activism

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Ben & Jerry's alleges parent company Unilever removed its CEO over social activism

Ben & Jerry’s says its CEO was unlawfully removed by its parent company, Unilever, in retaliation for the ice cream maker’s social and political activism