Netflix Shocker: Bela Bajaria Leaving After 10 Years Amid Layoffs
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Thu, 15 October 2026
5 reports- Google News - Top Stories21:37first to report
Netflix Shocker: Bela Bajaria Leaving After 10 Years Amid Layoffs Variety Netflix Shakes Up Top Ranks, Replacing Its Chief Content Officer The New York Times Netflix Names Ex-Disney TV Chair Rice Chief Content Officer Bloomberg.com Netflix Names Peter Rice As Chief Content Officer Deadline Bela Bajaria Out at Netflix, Peter Rice Replaces Her as CCO The Hollywood Reporter
- Channel News Asia22:46
- theverge.com22:47
Bajaria joined in 2016 and became chief content officer in 2023. Peter Rice, a former Disney and Fox exec, will take over the role, Variety reports. [Link: Netflix Shocker: Bela Bajaria Leaving After 10 Years Amid Layoffs, Peter Rice to Replace as Chief Content Officer | https://variety.com/2026/film/news/netflix-bela-bajaria-leaving-layoffs-1236913504/ | Variety]
- El País (Spain)23:08
Bajaria llevaba una década en la empresa, los tres últimos al más alto nivel. Será reemplazada por Peter Rice, un exejecutivo de Fox y Disney
- darkhorizons.com23:30
In a major shake-up at streaming giant Netflix, the company’s chief content officer Bela Bajaria is out. Puck News broke the story, indicating she will be replaced by former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice. Rice will now lead Netflix’s global content organisation – overseeing scripted and unscripted series, film, live events and more across […]
Fri, 16 October 2026
7 reports- Google News - Top Stories00:25
Netflix Shakes Up Top Ranks, Replacing Its Chief Content Officer The New York Times Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria is leaving, will be replaced by Peter Rice CNBC Netflix Names Peter Rice As Chief Content Officer Deadline Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria exits amid major layoffs Los Angeles Times Netflix Names Ex-Disney TV Chair Rice Chief Content Officer Bloomberg
- Google News - Top Stories01:43
Why Did Netflix Boot Bela Bajaria? Variety Netflix Shakes Up Top Ranks, Replacing Its Chief Content Officer The New York Times Netflix Names Peter Rice As Chief Content Officer Deadline Netflix Names Ex-Disney TV Chair Rice Chief Content Officer Bloomberg.com Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria is leaving, will be replaced by Peter Rice CNBC
- Google News - Top Stories08:44
Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria exits amid major layoffs Los Angeles Times Netflix Replaces Bela Bajaria as Chief Content Officer The New York Times The Hiring of Peter Rice at Netflix Could Set the Stage for a Corporate Culture Clash About the Future of Movies Variety Netflix stock falls as executive shake-up aims to revive viewership growth Yahoo Finance Netflix Shakeup Analysis: Peter Rice In For Bela Bajaria & What's Next Deadline
- Novinky (Czechia)09:23
Streamovací služba Netflix mění vedení své klíčové obsahové divize. Dosavadní šéfku obsahu Belu Bajariaovou vystřídá hollywoodský veterán Peter Rice, který v minulosti působil ve vysokých funkcích u Disney a Foxu. Streamovací gigant se změnou snaží reagovat na zpomalující růst sledovanosti i tlak investorů. Jeho akcie za poslední rok ztratily 40 procent.
- Google News - Top Stories13:52
Netflix stock falls as executive shake-up aims to revive viewership growth Yahoo Finance Netflix Replaces Bela Bajaria as Chief Content Officer The New York Times Netflix Names Ex-Disney TV Chair Rice Chief Content Officer Bloomberg.com Why Did Netflix Boot Bela Bajaria? Variety Netflix Shakeup Analysis: Peter Rice In For Bela Bajaria & What's Next Deadline
- webwire.com16:00
Netflix today announced that Peter Rice, one of the entertainment industry�s most respected creative executives, will join the company as Chief Content Officer, effective October 26. He replaces Bela Bajaria, who is leaving Netflix after nearly 10 years, most recently leading the Company�s global content team. , , , , �I want to thank Bela for a decade of dedication, innovation, creativity and leadership,� said Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix. �She led enormous changes at Netflix. She helped...
- Google News - Top Stories23:18
The Hiring of Peter Rice at Netflix Could Set the Stage for a Corporate Culture Clash About the Future of Movies Variety Netflix Replaces Bela Bajaria as Chief Content Officer The New York Times How Netflix’s Messy Transition Will Rock Hollywood: Looking at You, NBCU Variety Here's who Netflix just brought in to run content — and what it means for the streamer CNBC Netflix stock falls as executive shake-up aims to revive viewership growth Yahoo Finance
Tue, 20 October 2026
4 reports- Der Spiegel (Germany)10:47Netflix: Streamingdienst feuert Content-Chefin Bela Bajaria und Filmchef Dan Lin vor Quartalsbericht
Kurz vor dem Quartalsbericht hat der Streamingdienst Netflix 1000 Jobs gestrichen und erst die erfolgreiche Contentchefin Bela Bajaria gefeuert, dann den Filmverantwortlichen Dan Lin. Kann das den Aktienkurs retten?
- Times of India16:10
Bela Bajaria has stepped down from her role as chief content officer at Netflix amid significant challenges in the media landscape. She oversaw an impressive annual budget of almost $20 billion while bolstering Netflix's international content strategy. With a decline in audience engagement highlighting the industry's evolution, the streaming giant is poised for a transformative approach. Peter Rice, formerly of Disney and Fox, is set to take the helm.
- deadline.com22:45
Five days after Bela Bajaria fired fired from Netflix and replaced by Peter Rice, Ted Sarandos had nothing but kind words for his former lieutenant.
- deadline.com22:45
New Netflix content chief Peter Rice will blend "art and commerce" in guiding the company's film and TV operations, co-CEO Ted Sarandos said.
Wed, 21 October 2026
1 report- Times of India13:42
Netflix recently laid off around 1,000 employees and replaced key leadership amidst declining revenue growth. Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria was replaced by Peter Rice, who will also manage the film division. Netflix's third-quarter results revealed the slowest revenue increase in nearly three years, sparking concerns about their programming strategy. Co-CEO Ted Sarandos admitted the need for better execution in the US market.