https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netflix-s-chief-content-officer-bela-bajaria-exitingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netflix-s-chief-content-officer-bela-bajaria-exitinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/netflix-s-chief-content-officer-bela-bajaria-exiting#u134037Mon, 19 Oct 2026 01:30:59 +0000Netflix is replacing Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria with Peter Rice, the former Chairman of Walt Disney Television. Rice takes over the role effective October 26. Bajaria's departure follows a massive cull of approximately 1,000 employees. Bajaria joined Netflix in 2016, managing unscripted TV before becoming Chief Content Officer in January 2023. Netflix describes Rice as one of the most respected creative executives in the entertainment industry.Why it mattersThe leadership change occurs during a period of significant workforce reduction at the streaming company. Rice brings experie