Netflix’s long-time product chief leaves the company

Neil Hunt, Netflix’s long-time chief product officer, is stepping down from his post after 18 years with the company. After joining the company in 1999, he has led the development and launch of Netflix’s streaming service back in 2007. And he as even led development efforts from Netflix’s office in Tokyo since 2015. Hunt will be replaced by Greg Peters, who has been with Netflix for the past nine years. “Greg and Neil have collaborated through the years to make the Netflix experience all over the world absolutely incredible,” Netflix CEO Reed Hastings says in a statement. “I look forward to having Greg take on this role and to celebrate with Neil our 100 millionth member.”

At the same time, Netflix’s Chief Talent Officer Tawni Cranz will also be leaving the company to “pursue other interests.” Netflix hasn’t said who will replace Cranz. Hastings comments, “Over the last decade, Tawni has played a formative role in developing our business culture as well as developing an amazing talent team. We deeply appreciate her contributions.”

Source: Variety