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Netflix Leadership Changes
Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, is leaving the company. This follows a major layoff of around 1,000 employees, raising questions about the streaming giant's future direction.
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Variety
In a major executive shakeup, Bela Bajaria is out at Netflix after 10 years at the streamer, most recently serving as its chief content officer. She will be replaced by former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice, as first reported by Puck. As chief content officer, Rice will lead Netflix’s global co
2026-10-15 21:37 UTC
Deadline
Bela Bajaria is out at Netflix. The news comes only 24 hours after the streamer underwent a massive cull, laying off around 1,000 employees. Bajaria joined the company, initially running its unscripted TV slate, in 2016 and was named Chief Content Officer in January 2023. There have been rumors abou
2026-10-15 21:42 UTC
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Moments after it emerged that Netflix had gotten rid of Bela Bajaria, it named Peter Rice as her replacement. Former Disney exec Rice takes the job starting October 26. “I want to thank Bela for a decade of dedication, innovation, creativity and leadership,” said Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix. “Sh
2026-10-15 21:51 UTC