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 ...

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 ...

Spotify co-founder Daniel Ek will step aside as CEO of the streaming platform and move up to a new role as executive chairman. Ek announced his decision in a letter shared with Spotify staff on ...

Daniel Ek stepping down as CEO of the company he founded comes during much backlash aimed at Spotify, ranging from issues regarding artist payment and Ek’s investments in weapons. Spotify founder ...

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 ...

Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström will report to the streaming music service's founder. By Georg Szalai Global Business Editor They will report to Daniel Ek and will also serve on the company’s ...

Daniel Ek co-founded Spotify in 2006 and has long been the public face of the company. Things are about to change, as it was just announced that he is stepping down as CEO. Instead, Gustav Söderström ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...