Ed Couchman

Head of Advertising Sales , Spotify

Ed Couchman is an experienced media and advertising executive with a successful track record spanning nearly 25 years. Currently serving as the Head of Advertising Sales for UK & Northern Europe at Spotify since January 2023, based in London, Ed is passionate about driving transformative growth and innovation in the industry. His expertise includes strategic leadership, brand partnerships, and digital advertising, and he is skilled at galvanising teams to reach their true potential. Prior to his current role, Ed held significant positions at various leading companies. At Snap Inc., he served for 5 years, including roles as Regional General Manager and General Manager for the UK. He also spent over 6 years at Facebook, concluding as Director of Agency Partnerships for Facebook UK. His extensive experience further includes roles at Channel 4, Associated Northcliffe Digital, ad2-one, and Reed Business Information. Additionally, Ed has been a Member of the Board of Trustees for Media Trust since May 2017.