Born will remain in the company’s helm until a new CEO is on board.
Just Born, Inc. CEO Ross Born has announced plans to retire, the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania-based company said Thursday.
Born’s grandfather, Sam Born, founded the company in 1923. Born, 68, has led the company for more than four decades, along with his cousin and co-owner, David Shaffer. Born was inducted into the National Confectionery Sales Association’s Candy Hall of Fame in 2009 and has served as chairman of the National Confectioners Association.