Ben & Jerry’s board chair Anuradha Mittal refuses to resign amid Unilever dispute over foundation audit and upcoming Magnum spinoff.

Ben & Jerry’s independent board chair Anuradha Mittal refuses to resign despite pressure from Unilever, which claims she no longer meets criteria after an audit of the Ben & Jerry’s Foundation. The dispute arises ahead of Magnum’s public spinoff on Euronext, with Mittal calling the audit illegitimate and a move to undermine the board. She asserts her role complies with the brand’s 2000 merger agreement, emphasizing social mission and governance. Unilever has not responded, but Magnum warned of potential reputational or investor risks. The foundation’s board says funding has been withheld despite contracts.