As Spotify's Global Head of Markets, Cecilia Qvist oversees the streaming service's international expansion and product localization efforts. Cecilia is focused on growing Spotify's 207 million global listeners and 96 million global subscribers. In 2018, Cecilia led Spotify's expansion into 17 new markets, including Romania, Israel, Vietnam and countries in the Middle East and Africa. Cecilia is a cultural champion at Spotify. She's dedicated to making sure everyone - from Spotify users to creators - can express themselves with meaningful audio content, wherever they are in the world. Prior to joining Spotify in 2017, Cecilia held business, investment, and product development leadership positions at various companies, including Ericsson, Swedbank, and Nasdaq OMX. She also brings experience in digital strategies and multi-market growth. Since 2018, she has served as a member of the board of directors of Catena Media and a member of the advisory board of Webrock Ventures. Cecilia received a MBA from Heriot-Watt University.