Netflix Cuts ~1,000 Jobs, CCO Bela Bajaria Exits in Leadership Overhaul
NewsData.io · United States · Oct 16, 2026
Netflix has confirmed a round of approximately 1,000 layoffs alongside a major leadership shake-up, including the departure of Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria. A replacement CCO, Peter Rice, has been announced as part of the restructuring. The scale of the cuts and executive turnover signals a significant strategic shift at one of the entertainment industry's largest employers, creating candidate flow for media and content-focused recruiters.
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