Netflix names Peter Rice to replace content chief Bela Bajaria
Netflix said Thursday that Bela Bajaria is leaving, with Peter Rice, a former Disney executive whose experience spans TV, live sports, and film distribution, stepping in to succeed her.
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What happened
Netflix announced Thursday that Bela Bajaria, its chief content officer, is departing. Former Disney executive Peter Rice was named as her replacement.
Why it matters
Rice's background covers scripted and unscripted television, live sports, prestige shows, and theatrical distribution, which shapes what the change means for the streaming service.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 6:09 PM ET: Netflix says Bajaria is leaving and names Peter Rice as her replacement, a day after major layoffs.
- Oct 16, 9:45 AM ET: Reports detail that Bajaria was told of her firing at 5pm Wednesday, before a VIP screening, despite earlier assurances she was safe.
- Oct 16, 1:02 PM ET: Coverage highlights Rice's experience across TV and film and what his appointment means for the streamer.
Coverage
- Here's who Netflix just brought in to run content — and what it means for the streamer (CNBC)
- Inside the brutal firing of Netflix content boss Bela Bajaria (pagesix.com)
- A day after Netflix's major layoffs, Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria leaves (Los Angeles Times)
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