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Spotify Appoints Christian Luiga as New CFO

Christian Luiga, previously with Saab, joins Spotify as CFO amid the company's strategic shifts towards profitability.

  • Christian Luiga, a senior executive from Saab, has been named Spotify's new CFO, replacing Paul Vogel.
  • Luiga's appointment follows Spotify's recent efforts to improve profitability, including layoffs and price increases.
  • Spotify plans to raise prices in five markets by the end of April, with a U.S. increase expected later this year.
  • The company aims to grow its user base to 1 billion by 2030 through expansions into podcasts and audiobooks.
  • Luiga will start in the third quarter of 2024, with Ben Kung serving as interim CFO until then.
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