Great American Business Leaders of the 20th Century
Ben Cohen
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
1978–1994
1978–1994
Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream
1978–1994
1978–1994
- Industry: Food & Tobacco
- Era: 1970
Cohen with his partner, Jerry Greenfield, created a business that was known as much for its socially conscious employment and philanthropy policies as for its high quality, unique ice cream flavors. During his tenure as CEO, Cohen ensured that Ben & Jerry's donated 7.5% of its pretax profits to non-profit organizations. What began as a small ice cream stand in Burlington, Vermont in 1978 became a $100 million operation with national distribution and franchise stores in 20 states.
Personal
- Born-Died: 1951
- Birthplace: New York
- Race: White
- Gender: Male
- Father: Politician