SiriusXM Names Spotify’s Eve Konstan as Chief Legal Officer

Event summary

  • Eve Konstan appointed Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer, and Secretary of SiriusXM, effective February 9, 2026.
  • Konstan succeeds Richard N. Baer, who is retiring.
  • Konstan previously served as General Counsel at Spotify and held senior legal roles at WarnerMedia Entertainment and HBO.
  • SiriusXM reaches approximately 170 million listeners monthly across its audio platforms.

The big picture

SiriusXM’s appointment of Eve Konstan underscores its focus on strengthening legal and regulatory capabilities amid a rapidly evolving media landscape. Konstan’s background in content licensing and corporate governance is particularly relevant as SiriusXM expands its audio portfolio and competes with streaming platforms. The move highlights the strategic importance of legal expertise in managing intellectual property, compliance, and potential M&A opportunities in the audio sector.

What we're watching

Strategic Alignment
How Konstan’s expertise in media and entertainment law will shape SiriusXM’s content licensing and M&A strategies.
Leadership Continuity
Whether Konstan can maintain the legal framework established by her predecessor during a critical execution phase.
Industry Dynamics
The pace at which SiriusXM integrates legal insights from Spotify and WarnerMedia to navigate competitive pressures in audio entertainment.