# Netflix appoints former Disney executive Peter Rice as content chief, succeeding Bela Bajaria

https://mins.news/en/item/102348

- Reuters, 2026-10-16 00:30 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/netflix-names-former-disney-executive-rice-new-content-chief-bajaria-departs-2026-10-15/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ad1702c7a00e50001c25b90

> Netflix said on Thursday that it appointed former Disney executive Peter Rice as chief content officer. He will replace Bela Bajaria, who is leaving after nearly a decade at the streaming platform.

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