Julie McNamara Exits as Head of Spotify Podcast Studios
variety.comTodd Spangler NY Digital Editor Julie McNamara, one of Spotify‘s top podcast content execs, is leaving the company, Variety has confirmed.
McNamara, who joined the company in 2021, most recently served as VP and global head of podcast studios. She oversaw Spotify Studios, which consolidated the Parcast and Gimlet groups producing original podcasts, as well as licensed podcast deals with partners including Joe Rogan, Alex Cooper (“Call Her Daddy”) and Emma Chamberlain.
McNamara had reported to Sahar Elhabashi, head of Spotify’s podcast business. In a May 9 internal memo, McNamara said she was leaving Spotify and will be “returning to her creative roots,” Bloomberg reported.
It’s not clear who will be filling the role with her departure. Spotify declined to comment. Prior to joining Spotify, McNamara had spent 15 years at CBS and Paramount Global.
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