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

Core Points - Spotify CEO Daniel Ek will transition to the role of executive chairman, effective January 1, 2026, with co-presidents Gustav Söderström and Alex Norström taking over as co-CEOs [1][2] - Following the announcement, Spotify shares experienced a decline of approximately 4% [1] - Ek emphasized that the change aligns titles with the current operational structure, as he has already delegated much of the day-to-day management and strategic direction to Söderström and Norström [3]