Ice cream company Ben & Jerry’s has announced changes to its policies, introducing a nine-year term limit for board members.

As part of the changes, directors who have served on the board for over nine years are not eligible for re-election.

The business has notified two directors of their departure from the business, with Daryn Dodson and Jennifer Henderson’s tenure ending on 31 December.

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Jochanan Senf, chief executive officer of Ben & Jerry’s, said: “The Ben & Jerry’s Merger Agreement and the role of the Board are unique in the business world, and they’re crucial to the long-term future of the Ben & Jerry’s three-part mission.

“That’s why today, we are strengthening governance, increasing transparency, and committing ourselves to greater accountability. These improvements matter because they will support us in our journey to become even more impactful and to drive progressive change for years to come.”

This is part of the brand’s commitment towards its social mission and ensuring that the company policies are maintained.

The restructuring comes after the parent company, Magnum, officially demerged from FMCG giant Unilever, and is now listed on stock markets in London, Amsterdam and New York.