Deezer Appoints Stu Bergen as Interim CEO Amidst Leadership Transition: Deezer, the renowned music streaming platform, finds itself in a period of transition with the departure of CEO Jeronimo Folgueira. However, the company is ensuring stability by appointing Stu Bergen, a former executive at Warner Music Group (WMG), as its interim CEO starting April 1st.
Bergen is no stranger to Deezer, having served as an independent non-executive director on its board since February 2023. Deezer expressed confidence in Bergen, stating that his extensive knowledge of the music and digital industries, along with his tenure on the board, uniquely positions him to steer the company’s strategic direction during this interim period.
In its announcement, Deezer emphasized Bergen’s pivotal role in guiding the company’s efforts to strengthen its direct subscriber base in key markets, foster partnership growth for international expansion, and achieve free cash flow positivity by 2024.
With Bergen at the helm, Deezer looks forward to maintaining its momentum and continuing to provide exceptional music streaming experiences to users worldwide.
