https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netflix-chief-content-officer-bela-bajaria-exits-amid-major-layoffsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netflix-chief-content-officer-bela-bajaria-exits-amid-major-layoffshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netflix-chief-content-officer-bela-bajaria-exits-amid-major-layoffs#u137313Mon, 19 Oct 2026 21:06:53 +0000Netflix has appointed former Disney TV Chair Peter Rice as Chief Content Officer following the exit of Bela Bajaria. This leadership change coincides with a major restructuring that includes the layoff of approximately 1,000 employees and the departure of film chief Dan Lin. The company is attempting to revive viewership growth after a 23% slump in stock value. Rice now oversees the creative pipeline as the streamer shuffles its executive ranks to stabilize operations.Why it mattersThe shakeup follows the largest round of layoffs at the company since 2022. These moves signal a shift in content