Reed Hastings – Netflix co-founder and chair – steps down from role

Business & Finance
17 Apr 2026 • 3:58 PM MYT
The Independent
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Reed Hastings – Netflix co-founder and chair – steps down from role

  • Reed Hastings, co-founder and chairman of Netflix, is set to step down from the streaming service's board of directors in June.
  • Hastings, who served as CEO for over 20 years until 2023, plans to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits.
  • He stated his main contribution was fostering a culture focused on 'member joy' and building a successful company.
  • The announcement of Hastings' departure coincided with Netflix's latest quarterly results.
  • Netflix shares fell by nearly 9% in after-hours trading following a disappointing company outlook, despite strong quarterly performance.

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