Rachel Ghiazza

Rachel Ghiazza is the Chief Content Officer at Audible, having been promoted to this role in 2023.5 She joined Audible in 2019 as SVP for Content Acquisition and Development, became EVP, Head of US Content in 2020, and was promoted to Chief Content Officer in 2023.1

Prior to Audible, Ghiazza held various roles at Spotify, including leading the Global Content Experiences team, where she contributed significantly to the company's global growth and success.1 She has also held leadership positions in content teams at Viacom and Yahoo!1

Ghiazza has a background in information systems and extensive experience in content strategy, development, and acquisition for music, video, TV, and podcasts.1 She holds an MBA from the University of Southern California.1

Under her leadership, Audible has achieved several notable accomplishments:

1. Won four Webby Awards and was named inaugural Podcast Company of the Year in 2023.3
2. Implemented a new royalty model focusing on equity, flexibility, and insights for authors and publishers in 2024.2
3. Ghiazza was named one of The Hollywood Reporter's Most Powerful People in Podcasting in 2024.6
4. She was also included in Variety's "Hollywood's New Leaders" List in 2021.7

At Audible, Ghiazza is known for her focus on supporting both existing and emerging voices in the audiobook and podcast industry.4