Joe Hadley Appointed VP of Global Music Content and Partnerships at Spotify

Spotify has appointed Joe Hadley as VP of Global Music Content and Partnerships. The exec was previously Global Head of Music Partnerships & Audience.

The role:

• Hadley will now oversee Spotify’s Music Editorial and Music Partnerships teams, widening his remit across the company’s relationships with artists, labels, and the broader music industry.

• He will report to Charlie Hellman, Spotify’s SVP and Global Head of Music.

Backstory:

• Hadley joined Spotify in 2022.

• A former booking agent, he spent five years at The Windish Agency before moving to CAA in 2016, where he became Global Co-Head of Hip-Hop & R&B.

• His clients included Beyoncé, A$AP Rocky and Jorja Smith.

Also promoted:

• J.J. Italiano has been named Head of Editorial, encompassing Global Curation, North American Editorial, as well as overall editorial strategy.

• He will report to Hadley.

What they said:

• Charlie Hellman: “Editorial is a key part of bringing an essential human touch to Spotify. The team’s judgment and taste is what fans and artists rely on. Joe’s capable leadership will keep artist advocacy at the center of our work and bring even more impact to the programming we do.”