Spotify Announces Retirement of Chief Accounting Officer, Appoints NBCUniversal Executive as Successor

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Spotify Technology S.A. announced the retirement of its Chief Accounting Officer, Paul Sawyer, effective May 26, 2026, and the appointment of John Giraldo from NBCUniversal as his successor.

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• Chief Accounting Officer Retirement

  Paul Sawyer, the current Chief Accounting Officer, intends to retire from his position, effective May 26, 2026.

• New Chief Accounting Officer Appointed

  John Giraldo, currently Executive Vice President, Global Controller at NBCUniversal, will succeed Mr. Sawyer as Chief Accounting Officer, effective May 26, 2026.

• No Disagreement on Accounting Practices

  The company clarified that Mr. Sawyer's departure is not a result of any disagreement with Spotify's accounting principles or practices.

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The change in Chief Accounting Officer is an important executive transition for Spotify, given the role's critical responsibility in financial reporting and compliance. The company's explicit statement that Mr. Sawyer's departure is not due to any disagreement with accounting principles helps mitigate potential concerns. The appointment of an experienced executive from NBCUniversal suggests a planned and smooth succession, maintaining stability in a key financial position.