Magnum moves to oust chair of Ben & Jerry’s

Financial TimesMonday, December 15, 2025 at 10:40:35 PM
Magnum moves to oust chair of Ben & Jerry’s
  • Magnum has initiated a move to remove Anuradha Mittal from her position as chair of Ben & Jerry’s board, citing her ineligibility to serve. This decision comes amid ongoing tensions between Magnum and Ben & Jerry's, particularly following Magnum's recent spin-off from Unilever.
  • The ousting of Mittal could significantly impact Ben & Jerry's governance and operational strategies, especially as the company navigates pressures from its parent company, Unilever, regarding financial controls and brand independence.
  • This development highlights the broader challenges faced by Ben & Jerry's in maintaining its unique brand identity under Unilever's ownership, as concerns grow about potential governance issues and the implications of Magnum's independent status on the brand's future.
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Ben & Jerry’s ousts board chair Mittal as it sets new term limits
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Ben & Jerry’s has removed Anuradha Mittal from her position as board chair, implementing new term limits as part of a governance overhaul. This decision follows increasing scrutiny and pressure from its parent company, Unilever, regarding governance practices and financial oversight within the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation.

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