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Netflix Names Peter Rice to Replace Bela Bajaria
Day after a memo cutting about 1,000 jobs (6%, largest since 2022), Netflix replaced content chief Bela Bajaria with ex-Disney exec Peter Rice, effective Oct. 26.
Entertainment · 24 sources · Oct 16, 2026Read itThe journal
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About Peter Rice
Peter Rice is a British American media producer and media executive. He joined 20th Century Fox in 1989 and was later named president of its former parent company, 21st Century Fox, just before its acquisition by the Walt Disney Company. He then served as chairman of Walt Disney Television until he was ousted by former CEO Bob Chapek.
Everything about Peter Rice →- Occupation
- businessperson
- Position held
- chairperson, président-directeur général
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom
- Born
- 1966