Is Jeni’s adding a new CEO?

Jeni’s names a new CEO from Ben & Jerry’s

Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams announced leadership change in the U.S., bringing in David Stever, a former Ben & Jerry’s CEO, to head the company as CEO. The move is aimed at guiding Jeni’s business going forward.

Stever steps into the CEO role as part of a restructuring that also changes responsibilities at Jeni’s. Paul Schiefer, previously the company’s president, is moving into the role of new chief executive, while co-founder Andy Berliner transitions to executive chairman.

Why it matters

Leadership changes can signal a strategic shift—whether that’s growth planning, brand positioning, or operational decisions. In the ice cream market, where brands often compete on flavor, distribution, and new product momentum, a CEO with prior experience running a major ice cream company can affect how quickly a brand responds to trends and consumer demand.

For shoppers, the immediate impact may be subtle—yet the longer-term effects can show up in things like product rollouts, marketing priorities, and how aggressively a brand expands or invests in production.

No details were provided about specific targets, timelines, or new product lines tied directly to the appointment, beyond the governance changes and Stever’s new position.