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Daniel Ek to Step Aside as Spotify CEO to Become Executive Chairman
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Variety
Spotify founder Daniel Ek is formally ending his tenure as CEO of the audio-streaming giant.
As of Jan. 1, 2026, Ek will “transition” to the role of executive chairman of Spotify, the company said Tuesday.
At that time, Gustav Söderström, currently co-president and chief product and technology officer, and Alex Norström, co-president and chief business officer, will become Spotify’s co-CEO.
Söderström and Norström will report to Ek and both will also serve on the company’s board of directors (subject to shareholder approval).
Woody Marshall, lead independent director of Spotify’s board, said, “The board has been working closely with Daniel on the evolution of Spotify’s leadership structure for several years.