{"id":3923,"date":"2025-10-04T14:31:59","date_gmt":"2025-10-04T14:31:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/?p=3923"},"modified":"2025-10-04T14:32:02","modified_gmt":"2025-10-04T14:32:02","slug":"spotify-founder-daniel-ek-to-step-down-as-ceo-names-co-ceos-to-lead-the-next-era","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/interspacemusic.com\/blog\/spotify-founder-daniel-ek-to-step-down-as-ceo-names-co-ceos-to-lead-the-next-era\/","title":{"rendered":"Spotify Founder Daniel Ek to Step Down as CEO, Names Co-CEOs to Lead the Next Era"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a major leadership shake-up at Spotify<\/a>, founder Daniel Ek has announced that he will step down as Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. Ek, who has led the company since its inception, will transition into a new role as Executive Chairman.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To fill his position, Ek has appointed Gustav S\u00f6derstr\u00f6m and Alex Norstr\u00f6m as Co-CEOs, ushering in a new chapter for the world\u2019s largest music streaming platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEk leaves the CEO role on a high note, with big boots to fill for the incoming CEOs<\/em>,\u201d said PP Foresight analyst Paolo Pescatore. The move highlights Spotify\u2019s ongoing evolution as it continues to expand its influence across music, podcasts, and emerging audio technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Despite stepping down, Ek emphasized his continued commitment to Spotify\u2019s long-term strategy. \u201cI will be more involved than a typical US chairman. So think of it a little bit like moving from a player to a coach<\/em>,\u201d said Ek, who has been on Spotify\u2019s board since 2008.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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