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Netflix Replaces Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria with Peter Rice
- Bela Bajaria, who had been with Netflix since 2016, is leaving her position as Chief Content Officer.
- Peter Rice, a former executive at Disney and Fox, will take over as Chief Content Officer starting October 26.
- Bajaria's departure comes amid a major layoff of around 1,000 employees at Netflix.
- Rice will oversee all content at Netflix, including scripted and unscripted series, films, and live events.
- Bajaria had been the Chief Content Officer since January 2023.
Articles (8)
CNBC·
Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria is leaving, will be replaced by Peter Rice
Financial Times·
Netflix replaces chief content officer in effort to arrest declining share price
The New York Times·
Netflix Replaces Bela Bajaria as Chief Content Officer
Deadline·
Netflix Names Peter Rice As Chief Content Officer
Netflix’s Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria Exiting
The Hollywood Reporter·
Bela Bajaria Out at Netflix, Peter Rice Replaces Her as CCO
Variety·
Netflix Shocker: Bela Bajaria Leaving After 10 Years Amid Layoffs, Peter Rice to Replace as Chief Content Officer
Puck·
Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria Is Out