Spotify founder Daniel Ek to step down as chief executive

Getty ImagesSpotify founder Daniel Ek is planning to officially step down from the role of chief executive after two decades at the helm of the music streaming giant. The company said the 42-year-old would be replaced by his two deputies at the end of the year, while he remains on as executive chairman, setting long-term strategy for the firm. It said the arrangement would formalise how the company has operated…