Netflix names Peter Rice chief content officer amid layoffs

Netflix names Peter Rice chief content officer amid layoffs

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Netflix announced the appointment of former Disney executive Peter Rice as chief content officer in Los Angeles, continuing a large layoff and reorganization. The move follows the company's earlier notice that chief content officer Bela Bajaria would leave after a decade, with Rice named as her successor amid slowing growth and ongoing cuts. Earlier reports detailed Bajaria's departure and Rice's selection as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at addressing the company's recent performance challenges.

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October 16, 2026
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Netflix appoints former Fox executive Peter Rice as chief content officer
Netflix appoints former Fox executive Peter Rice as chief content officer

Variety • 16 Oct 23:18

Netflix has hired Peter Rice, formerly of 21st Century Fox and Disney Television, to serve as chief content officer, overseeing both film and television operations.

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Netflix replaces chief content officer Bela Bajaria with Peter Rice
Netflix replaces chief content officer Bela Bajaria with Peter Rice

Page Six • 16 Oct 13:45

Netflix said chief content officer Bela Bajaria will leave the company after nearly ten years and announced former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice as her replacement.

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Netflix appoints Peter Rice as chief content officer amid layoffs and reorganization
Netflix appoints Peter Rice as chief content officer amid layoffs and reorganization

Deadline • 16 Oct 03:05

Peter Rice will replace Bela Bajaria as Netflix's chief content officer as the streamer continues a large layoff and prepares for further restructuring.

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Netflix replaces chief content officer Bela Bajaria with Peter Rice amid layoffs
Netflix replaces chief content officer Bela Bajaria with Peter Rice amid layoffs

Variety • 16 Oct 01:43

Netflix has dismissed chief content officer Bela Bajaria and appointed former Disney executive Peter Rice as her successor as the company prepares for its upcoming earnings report.

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Netflix appoints former Disney executive Peter Rice as new chief content officer
Netflix appoints former Disney executive Peter Rice as new chief content officer

Los Angeles Times • 16 Oct 00:10

Netflix announced that chief content officer Bela Bajaria will leave after ten years and will be succeeded by former Disney executive Peter Rice amid a broader restructuring and recent layoffs.

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October 15, 2026
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Netflix appoints Peter Rice as chief content officer
Netflix appoints Peter Rice as chief content officer

Deadline • 15 Oct 21:51

Netflix announced that former Disney executive Peter Rice will become chief content officer on Oct. 26, succeeding Bela Bajaria.

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Netflix announces departure of Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria and appointment of Peter Rice
Netflix announces departure of Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria and appointment of Peter Rice

Deadline • 15 Oct 21:42

Netflix confirmed that Bela Bajaria will leave the company after a decade, and former Disney executive Peter Rice will assume the role of Chief Content Officer amid recent layoffs and slowing growth.

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Netflix appoints Peter Rice as chief content officer amid layoffs
Netflix appoints Peter Rice as chief content officer amid layoffs

Variety • 15 Oct 21:37

Netflix has named former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice as its new chief content officer, succeeding Bela Bajaria as the company reduces its workforce by about 1,000 jobs.

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