Spotify's Daniel Ek to Transition from CEO to Chairman
TL;DR
Spotify founder Daniel Ek is stepping down as CEO after two decades, transitioning to an executive chairman role in 2026, with co-presidents Alex Norström and Gustav Söderström set to take over as co-CEOs, as Ek shifts focus to strategic and long-term initiatives.
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