The Magnum Ice Cream Company Joins as Gold Partner!

LEAD Network is delighted to welcome The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), the world’s largest ice cream business with more than a century of expertise and heritage.

 TMICC is the parent company to iconic brands including Ben & Jerry’s, Magnum, Cornetto, and the Heartbrand family (Wall’s, Ola, Miko, Langnese, Cremissimo). With more than a hundred years of expertise and heritage, and as a standalone company, TMICC is driven by a bold vision and clear purpose: bringing the power of ice cream to more people, in more places, and in new and unexpected ways.

 In a few words: life tastes better with ice cream. And when diverse talent is empowered and inclusive cultures flourish, everyone benefits.

Hear directly from Ronald Schellekens, Chief HR Officer, and Leyal Eskin, Chief Marketing Officer Europe & ANZ, as they reflect on what joining LEAD Network represents for their journey toward inclusive leadership.

"Joining the LEAD Network is a powerful step forward in our commitment to building a more inclusive, equitable, and forward‑thinking organisation. At The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC), we believe that diversity is a driver of innovation, resilience, and long‑term success. I'm proud to support this partnership and deeply inspired by the work LEAD is doing to advance gender equality across our industry. Together, we will continue creating an environment where every individual feels empowered to grow, contribute, and lead." - said  Ronald Schellekens, Chief HR Officer, TMICC

Leyal Eskin, Chief Marketing Officer Europe & ANZ added:  "At TMICC, we believe that progress happens when inclusion is embedded in how we operate every day. Becoming a member of the LEAD Network marks an exciting new chapter in our commitment to accelerating gender equality and empowering diverse talent across our industry. I'm proud to sponsor this partnership on behalf of TMICC and look forward to championing the conversations, actions, and innovations that LEAD inspires. Together, we can create a future where everyone has the opportunity to grow, lead, and thrive."

 “By joining LEAD Network, TMICC strengthens our collective mission to advance gender equality and empower women leaders across the CPG and Retail industries,”said Tetyana Kretova, Head of Development and Member Experience, LEAD Network.

We thank The Magnum Ice Cream Company and its leadership team for their partnership.

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