Daniel Ek founded 5 companies, which include: Spotify Technology SA, Advertigo SA and Spotify USA, Inc. Presently, he occupies the position of Chairman & Chief Executive Officer for Spotify Technology SA (which he founded in 2006) and Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Spotify USA, Inc. (which he founded in 2011) (a subsidiary of Spotify Technology SA).

Daniel Ek previously held the position of Chief Technology Officer of Glorious Games Group AB and Chief Technology Officer of Stardoll, Inc. (a subsidiary of Glorious Games Group AB), Chief Executive Officer for Spotify Ltd. (he founded the company in 2006) and Director at Spotify AB.