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Spotify Taps Paramount’s Jean Chi as Head of Podcast Business Affairs
Todd Spangler NY Digital EditorJean Chi is joining Spotify in the newly created role of global head of podcast business affairs, as the audio and music streaming continues to bulk up on podcasts.At Spotify, Chi will oversee the dealmaking process for the company’s Spotify Studios, Gimlet, Parcast, and Ringer operations, assuming the leadership of the growing worldwide business affairs team. She reports to David Kaefer, Spotify’s VP, global head of business affairs.Chi hails from Paramount Pictures, where she served was EVP, business affairs overseeing that team.