Spotify’s Daniel Ek Ditches CEO Title for ‘More Hands On’ Executive Chairman Role
Spotify's Daniel Ek will step aside as CEO and take up a new role as executive chairman, with a particular focus on the company's future
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Spotify's Daniel Ek will step aside as CEO and take up a new role as executive chairman, with a particular focus on the company's future
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