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September 30, 2025

Spotify founder Daniel Ek steps down as CEO

The Swedish billionaire has also founded Neko Health and VC firm Prima Materia

Mimi Billing

2 min read

Spotify founder and CEO Daniel Ek is stepping down as the music giant’s chief and will transition to the role of executive chairman effective from the start of next year.

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Mimi Billing

Mimi Billing is Sifted's Europe editor, based in Stockholm. She covers the Nordics and can be found on X and LinkedIn

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