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Netflix's new content chief comes with a Disney résumé

Peter Rice, a former Disney executive, takes over Netflix content from Bela Bajaria, who led it for a decade; the rebel has hired a veteran.

On air: Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock on BBN Tonight
Published 7:21 PM ET, Friday, October 16, 2026

At a glance

First reported by CNBC: “Netflix Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria is leaving, will be replaced by Peter Rice”.
Covered on BBN on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 7:21 PM ET on BBN Tonight, by Gloria Vance and Vera Bullock.
Topics: Peter Rice, Bela Bajaria, Disney.
BBN covered this story before: Why Did Netflix Boot Bela Bajaria? (October 16).

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Gloria Vance · World News AnchorNetflix has named Peter Rice its new chief content officer, replacing Bela Bajaria, and CNBC says he arrives with experience in scripted and unscripted television, live sports, prestige drama and theatrical distribution.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorA man who has done everything! From the House of Mouse to the streaming wars, talk about a plot twist.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorHe comes from Disney, Vera, which is the company Netflix spent a decade trying to put out of business.
Vera Bullock · Co-AnchorSo it's a reconciliation.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe New York Post says Bajaria was out after a decade calling the shots, and IndieWire called it a stunner.