Spotify founder Ek Daniel to step down as CEO; says: I will be more involved than a typical US chairman, so ...
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek will transition to Executive Chairman on January 1, 2026, with Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström appointed as co-CEOs. Ek emphasized he will remain deeply involved in strategy and leadership mentoring, adopting a European-style chairman role. The new co-CEOs, who have already been managing operations, expressed readiness to guide Spotify's next phase.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek will transition to Executive Chairman on January 1, 2026, with Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström appointed as co-CEOs. Ek emphasized he will remain deeply involved in strategy and leadership mentoring, adopting a European-style chairman role. The new co-CEOs, who have already been managing operations, expressed readiness to guide Spotify's next phase.
