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Netflix Names Peter Rice Chief Content Officer, Replacing Bela Bajaria

Rice will start October 26 and oversee series, films and live events across regions. Bela Bajaria is leaving after nearly a decade.

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Netflix has appointed former Walt Disney executive Peter Rice as chief content officer, succeeding Bela Bajaria, who is departing after nearly a decade. Rice is due to begin on October 26 and will oversee series, films and live events across regions. Netflix shares were down 2.58% in premarket trading.