In a major internal shake-up, Netflix's Vice President of Content Acquisition and Original Series Cindy Holland has departed the company, the Hollywood Reporter reported on Tuesday. The move was reportedly undertaken by Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who was recently appointed to the role. Holland started working at Netflix during the company's pre-streaming days, when it was only delivering DVDs by mail, in 2002. Since then, she shot up the company's ranks, scoring many tentpole hits for the streaming service like The Crown and Stranger Things. The company in turn elevated Bela Bajaria, an Indian-origin executive who was previously Vice President of Local Language Originals at the company, as Vice President, Global Television. According to The Hollywood Reporter, this newly created role left no room for Holland, who had to leave. Netflix provided us with these statements from co-CEO Sarandos and Holland: Cindy Holland: “It has been a real joy to lead the original series team for the last eight years. From transitioning the company out of DVDs into streaming, to launching our first slate of original series and documentaries, I've loved every moment. I am proud of the impact and the diversity of the stories we’ve brought to audiences around the world, and to have worked with some of the most inspiring creators and executives in our business.” Ted Sarandos: “Since becoming co-CEO, I’ve wanted to simplify the way our content teams operate - with one global film team led by Scott Stuber and one for TV, which will now…
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Netflix VP Original Content Cindy Holland departs; Bela Bajaria takes over as VP Global Television
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