April Boyd

April Boyd is the Vice President of Global Government Affairs and Public Policy at Spotify, one of the world’s most popular audio streaming subscription services available in over 180 markets. She joined Spotify from Yahoo, where she had global responsibility for government relations; environmental, social and governance strategy and reporting; and human rights.

Prior to her leadership roles in the internet industry, April had a distinguished career in government. She served in two U.S. Presidential administrations, including being nominated by President Obama and unanimously confirmed by the Senate as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs. She also spent eight years as a senior staff member in the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives.

April serves on the Advisory Council of GlobalWIN, the Women’s Innovation Network.

Her current favorite playlist is Coastal Cowgirl.