Spotify's Daniel Ek to Step Down as CEO in 2026
Daniel Ek, co-founder and CEO of Spotify, announced he will step down as CEO on January 1, 2026, transitioning to an executive chairman role, as the company faces artist protests and criticism over artist payouts and ties to military technology investments. The company will be led by co-CEOs Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström, with Ek focusing on long-term strategy.
