# Netflix Shocker: Bela Bajaria Leaving After 10 Years Amid Layoffs

> Bela Bajaria exits Netflix after 10 years as chief content officer amid layoffs, Peter Rice named to replace her.
- Title: Netflix Shocker: Bela Bajaria Leaving After 10 Years Amid…
- Summary: Bela Bajaria exits Netflix after 10 years as chief content officer amid layoffs, Peter Rice named to replace her. Bela Bajaria leaves Netflix after 10 years…
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- Source: Variety — https://variety.com/2026/film/news/netflix-bela-bajaria-leaving-layoffs-1236913504
- Author: Rebecca Rubin
- Published: 2026-10-15T21:37:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: bela bajaria, netflix, peter rice, chief content officer, layoffs, streaming, entertainment, culture
## Bela Bajaria
Bela Bajaria is leaving Netflix after 10 years as chief content officer amid layoffs.
## Peter Rice
Peter Rice, former Disney and Fox executive, replaces Bela Bajaria as chief content officer.
## Layoffs
Netflix reports layoffs as part of executive shake-up affecting Bela Bajaria's departure.
## Key takeaway

Bela Bajaria leaves Netflix after 10 years to be replaced by Peter Rice as chief content officer during layoffs.