Netflix names ex-Disney TV chair Peter Rice content chief

Netflix names ex-Disney TV chair Peter Rice content chief

The move comes in a week that saw the streaming TV giant lay off some 1,000 workers Published Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 06:57 AM NETFLIX is removing Bela Bajaria from her position as chief content officer and replacing her with veteran film and TV executive Peter Rice. Rice previously ran entertainment divisions at 21st…

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Netflix Names Peter Rice As Chief Content Officer

Netflix Names Peter Rice As Chief Content Officer

Moments after it emerged that Netflix had gotten rid of Bela Bajaria, it named Peter Rice as her replacement. Former Disney exec Rice takes the job starting October 26. Rice will oversee all content at Netflix including scripted and unscripted series, film and live events. Rice’s last full-time job was as Chairman of Walt Disney…

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