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Netflix Shocker: Bela Bajaria Leaving After 10 Years Amid Layoffs

Variety · October 15, 2026 at 5:37 PM

Netflix Shocker: Bela Bajaria Leaving After 10 Years Amid Layoffs

In a major executive shakeup, Bela Bajaria is out at Netflix after 10 years at the streamer, most recently serving as its chief content officer.

She’s expected to be replaced by former Disney and Fox executive Peter Rice, as first reported by Puck.

Bajaria’s exit comes amid a significant workforce reduction at Netflix.

Around 1,000 […]

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Netflix Shocker: Bela Bajaria Leaving After 10 Years Amid Layoffs

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