Spotify’s Daniel Ek steps aside as CEO, takes on executive chairman role
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek will step down on January 1, 2026, transitioning to Executive Chairman. Longtime executives Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström will assume co-CEO roles, reporting to Ek. This move formalizes an existing leadership structure, allowing Ek to focus on long-term strategy and capital allocation while the co-CEOs manage daily operations.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek will step down on January 1, 2026, transitioning to Executive Chairman. Longtime executives Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström will assume co-CEO roles, reporting to Ek. This move formalizes an existing leadership structure, allowing Ek to focus on long-term strategy and capital allocation while the co-CEOs manage daily operations.
