Netflix Shakeup: Peter Rice Is Welcomed Back To Executive Ranks While Bela Bajaria’s Exit Has Layoff-Weary Staff Bracing For More Upheaval

Call it the six-year itch. Amid a sliding stock price and slowing engagement growth, Ted Sarandos has made a change, replacing Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria , a 10-year Netflix veteran, with Peter Rice . The Netflix

Published: October 16, 2026 at 06:44AM

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Source: BERRY MAG