Roman Wasenmüller is the Head of Podcast Business at Spotify, where he plays a pivotal role in driving global collaboration across the company’s innovative portfolio of video, podcast, and creator-consumer offerings. Roman has further cemented Spotify’s position as a podcasting leader, now reaching over 170 million monthly listeners. In addition, the platform’s video catalog has expanded rapidly, with over 330,000 video podcasts now available.

Previously the Director and Head of Business & Strategic Initiatives at Spotify, Roman spearheaded the company’s global expansion and podcast leadership. He led market launches in over 60 countries, including regions in Sub-Saharan Africa, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia. He also oversaw the launch of Spotify's first exclusive podcast, 'Fest & Flauschig', and spearheaded the company's initial pivot into audiobooks, laying the groundwork for Spotify's broader audio strategy. His efforts were instrumental in signing shows that continue to rank among the Top 5 podcasts globally.

With a track record of driving innovation, scaling new business models, and leading global expansion, Roman continues to play a central role in shaping the future of Spotify’s podcast and video ecosystem.