Quote Business & funding· Sep 30, 2025

Alex and Gustav are ready to lead Spotify's next phase

Over the last few years, I've turned over a large part of the day-to-day management and strategic direction of Spotify to Alex and Gustav–who have shaped the company from our earliest days and are now more than ready to guide our next phase.

in a release announcing the CEO transition

Daniel EkSpotify · CEO

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Spotify founder Daniel Ek stepping down as CEO, company names co-CEOs to replace him

CNBC · 2025-09-30

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Spotify's CEO Daniel Ek will step down on Jan. 1, 2026, after two decades in the role. Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström will replace Ek as co-CEOs. Ek said his new role will focus on steering the ...

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