Netflix Shocker: Bela Bajaria Leaving After 10 Years Amid Layoffs - Variety

Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria is departing the company after a decade, with former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice set to replace her. This leadership change occurs alongside broader layoffs within the streaming giant.
Why it matters
Leadership changes at a major streaming platform like Netflix signal potential shifts in content strategy and corporate direction in a competitive media landscape.
In a major executive shake-up, Bela Bajaria is out at Netflix after 10 years at the streamer, most recently serving as its chief content officer.
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