The company said on Thursday content chief Bela Bajaria would leave after nearly a decade with the streaming platform, and would be replaced by former Disney executive Peter Rice.
Rice will oversee the films division until a new head is announced
Netflix’s growth prospects and user engagement are under scrutiny; its co-CEO Ted Sarandos recently said the company is “not growing as fast as I want us to”.
Engagement data has pointed to users spending more time on creator-led video platforms such as YouTube.
Netflix, which is laying off about 6% of its workforce, is scheduled to report third-quarter results after markets close on Tuesday.
During his tenure at Netflix, Lin oversaw “KPop Demon Hunters,” which became a breakout hit for Netflix and won an Academy Award, bolstering the streamer’s feature animation strategy.
Lin, one of the producers of “Sherlock Holmes” and the Lego movies, has worked as a senior executive for Warner Bros Pictures.
