Spotify’s global head of music Jeremy Erlich is exiting the music streaming company.
As first reported Clicksthe executive will transition to an advisory role for streaming media by the end of February 2025.
Ehrlich’s departure was announced in an internal memo to employees, in which the executive said he would “begin [his] own entrepreneurial journey.
You can read the full text of this note here ClicksAdding: “This has always been a goal of mine and now feels like the perfect time to make it happen.
“This has been a very difficult decision, but as I have said many times before, you are the best team in the industry and I know you will be in good hands going forward.”
Erlich joined Spotify in 2019 as head of music strategy.
Prior to that, he was responsible for corporate development at Universal Music Group since 2011 and was heavily involved in the acquisition of EMI Records.
Erlich was promoted to global head of music at Spotify in July 2021.
according to Number of clicks’ Report, Ehrlich’s direct reports include Surina Ong [Global Head of Editorial], Joe Hadley [Global Head of Music Partnerships & Audience] and Madeleine Bennett [Global Head of Music Go-to-Market] will now david keifer, Vice President of Music and Audiobooks for the platform.
In a note to employees, Ehrlich added that he would take on an advisory role “to support David and the team in charting a path forward.”
Ehrlich added: “While change feels difficult, I believe it can only lead to great results for the team and I will be here to help everyone through this.”global music business
