Spotify founder Daniel Ek announced he will step down as CEO to focus on long-term strategy. He will be replaced by current Chief R&D Officer, Gustav Söderström. Ek’s decision comes as Spotify faces increasing competition in the music streaming industry. The company reported a 20% increase in monthly active users in the third quarter.

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