Jerry Greenfield
Definition
Jerry Greenfield (born March 14, 1951) is an American businessman, philanthropist, and activist, best known as the co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings, Inc., the socially conscious ice cream company launched in 1978.
Alongside partner Ben Cohen, Greenfield built the brand from a $5 correspondence course into a global empire famous for chunky flavors, progressive causes, and corporate activism—until his resignation in September 2025 after 47 years amid tensions with parent company Unilever.
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Jerry Greenfield's ice cream empire started in a gas station, proving that even the sweetest successes begin with a scoop of hustle.
After 47 years, Jerry Greenfield churned out his resignation letter, leaving Ben & Jerry's fans to wonder if retirement flavor is next.
Jerry Greenfield taught us that blending activism with ice cream isn't just a topping—it's the whole sundae of modern business.
When Jerry Greenfield and Ben Cohen flipped a coin to decide who makes ice cream and who handles the books, the world got Chunky Monkey instead of chaos.