Madeleine Bennett

Madeleine Bennett is a senior music industry executive at Spotify with an impressive career trajectory. She currently serves as the Senior Director, Head of Global Music Strategy at Spotify1, managing a 90-person organization distributed across multiple global locations including Stockholm, London, Berlin, New York, and Los Angeles.1

Professional Background

Bennett has a robust background in music and technology, with over 14 years of experience building and leading global strategies.1 Her career highlights include:

• Started at Spotify in 2016, initially in artist and label marketing1
• Became Head of International Music in 2017, where she launched Spotify in multiple markets including India, Middle East, South Korea, Russia, and Sub-Saharan Africa1
• Promoted to Head of Global Music Strategy in October 20201

Education and Early Career

She holds a Master of Education from Harvard University and a B.A. Cum Laude in English.1 Before Spotify, she worked at Universal Music Group as a Senior Marketing Director and consulted for artist management companies, working with artists like Mumford & Sons, Skrillex, and Justin Bieber.1

Recent Achievements

Bennett has received notable recognitions, including:

• Billboard Women in Music (March 2024)
• Billboard 40 under 40 (September 2019)
• Shaw Traveling Fellowship from Harvard University1

Her current role involves managing global and North American label partnerships, commercial partnerships, music sales teams, and bridging content with research and development.1