David Stever Joins Jeni’s Ice Cream as CEO Amid Growth Plans
Jeni’s Ice Cream Just Scooped Up the CEO Who Was Fired From Ben & Jerry’s — He’ll Oversee Its Franchise Expansion
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David Stever has been appointed CEO of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams following his departure from Ben & Jerry’s in March 2025. He will spearhead the company's expansion into franchising, building on last year's revenue of $150 million from over 90 scoop shops in Columbus, Ohio.
- 01David Stever joins Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams as CEO after leaving Ben & Jerry’s.
- 02Stever's appointment comes amid a significant growth strategy for Jeni's.
- 03The company generated $150 million in revenue last year.
- 04Jeni's plans to open its first franchise location this summer.
- 05Stever replaces interim CEO Poe Timmons, enhancing leadership stability.
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David Stever, aged 60, has taken over as CEO of Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams, based in Columbus, Ohio, after his departure from Ben & Jerry’s in March 2025. His exit from Ben & Jerry’s followed tensions between the ice cream brand and its parent company, Unilever, regarding the brand's political activism. Stever is now tasked with leading Jeni's through a significant growth phase, as the company aims to expand its operations into franchising. Last year, Jeni's achieved $150 million in revenue and currently operates over 90 company-owned scoop shops. The first franchise location is expected to open in early summer, marking a new chapter for the brand. Stever expressed enthusiasm for Jeni’s commitment to creativity, which attracted him to the role. He succeeds Poe Timmons, who served as interim CEO after Stacy Peterson left to join Jersey Mike’s as president and COO.
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The expansion into franchising could create new job opportunities and increase local access to Jeni's products, benefiting communities.
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