Who is the Founder and CEO at Spotify?

Daniel Ek is the Founder and CEO at Spotify, since 2006.

How long has Daniel Ek been the Founder and CEO at Spotify?

Daniel Ek has held the Founder and CEO role at Spotify since 2006 (20 years).

Who does Daniel Ek report to at Spotify?

Daniel Ek is at the C-suite / founder level and likely reports directly to the board of directors. See the Spotify org chart for the full leadership context.

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Founder and CEO at Spotify

Daniel Ek · since 2006

By Workzil Editorial · Career Research Team

Updated September 12, 2026

Source: https://newsroom.spotify.com/company-info/. Refreshes monthly.

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