Archive · 1 Oct 2025
Spotify Founder Daniel Ek Transitions to Executive Chairman in 2026
Spotify's founder, Daniel Ek, will become the Executive Chairman in early 2026, though he'll still be involved.
Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström will become co-CEOs.
This is a planned move, and Ek will help guide the company's future while the new co-CEOs lead daily operations.
Spotify has nearly 700 million users globally.
The company has music, podcasts, and audiobooks available.
Daniel Ek will become Executive Chairman on January 1, 2026.
Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström will become co-CEOs.
Ek will focus on long-term growth and strategy.
The leadership change has been in the works for several years.
Spotify has nearly 700 million users worldwide.
- Who
- Daniel Ek
- What
- Transitioning to Executive Chairman
- When
- January 1, 2026
- Where
- Spotify
- Why
- To focus on long-term strategy and capital allocation
- New Role
- Executive Chairman
- New Co-CEOs
- Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström
- Transition Date
- January 1, 2026
- Monthly Users (June 2025)
- 696 million
- Paid Subscribers
- 276 million
