Daniel Ek
Also at Spotify Technology SA
About
Daniel Ek is an influential entrepreneur known for his transformative role in the digital music industry. At 41 years old , he has consistently demonstrated visionary leadership and a strong commitment to innovation.
He founded Spotify in 2006 and joined its board on July 21, 2008. Over time, he evolved within the company, eventually taking on the responsibilities of CEO and Chairman to steer Spotify’s growth and strategic direction from within.
Prior to his work at Spotify, he was active in the tech and digital advertising realms, founding Advertigo—which was later acquired by Tradedoubler—and holding senior positions at Tradera and Stardoll. In addition to his commitment to Spotify, he has also ventured into other business arenas by co-founding Prima Materia in 2021.