The Leadership Transition -- Daniel Ek, the Co-CEO Model, and What It Signals

Spotify underwent a historic leadership change on January 1, 2026, when founder Daniel Ek became Executive Chairman and Gustav Soderstrom and Alex Norstrom became co-CEOs. This module explains what happened, why it matters, and what it reveals about Spotify's culture and strategic direction -- essential context for any candidate interviewing in 2026.