Spotify co-founder and CEO Daniel Ek is stepping down, transitioning to executive chairman, effective Jan. 1, 2026. Co-Presidents Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström will take over as co-CEOS of the ...

Spotify said Tuesday that founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO to become the executive chairman, in an announcement that sent its shares sliding in Tuesday trading. The Stockholm-based streaming ...

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 ...

Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström will take over in the new year. "I'll remain deeply involved in shaping Spotify's future," says Ek. By Marc Schneider Industry News Editor Spotify has announced a ...

Spotify shares dropped more than $4% as trading opened on Tuesday, after the audio-streaming platform announced billionaire founder Daniel Ek would step down as chief executive after nearly two ...

Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO of music streamer Spotify and taking on a new role next year, the company announced Tuesday. Ek will become executive chair on January 1 while the company’s two ...

Daniel Ek, who co-founded Spotify and has been the most visible face of the company as it has grown into the world's biggest music streaming service, has announced that he will step down as the ...

Spotify names Soderstrom, Norstrom as co-CEOs Billionaire Ek to focus on capital allocation Founded in 2006, Spotify posted first annual profit in 2024 Sept 30 (Reuters) - (This Sept. 30 story has ...

Ek's legacy includes reshaping music industry with streaming model Criticism over Ek's investment in AI-controlled combat drones Ek to remain involved in Spotify as executive chair Ek, then a ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Spotify’s longtime Chief Executive Daniel Ek said Tuesday that he is stepping down from his position next year and ...

Spotify said in a press release that the move “formalises" how Spotify has been operating since 2023, with the new co-CEOs largely leading strategic development and operational execution. Spotify ...