Ben and Jerry’s CEO has meltdown and quits

“It’s with a broken heart that I’ve decided I can no longer, in good conscience, and after 47 years, remain an employee of Ben & Jerry’s. This is one of the hardest and most painful decisions I’ve ever made.” https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/ben-jerry-s-co-founder-jerry-greenfield-resigns-after-47-years/ar-AA1MLkih

“That independence existed in no small part because of the unique merger agreement Ben and I negotiated with Unilever, one that enshrined our social mission and values in the company’s governance structure in perpetuity. It’s profoundly disappointing to come to the conclusion that that independence… is gone.” https://www.boston.com/news/business/2025/09/17/ben-and-jerrys-greenfield-leaving-social-justice-unilever/

“Standing up for the values of justice, equity, and our shared humanity has never been more important, and yet Ben & Jerry’s has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power.” https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2025/09/17/ben-jerrys-jerry-greenfield-quits-unilever-silenced-brand/86195269007/