Greg Peters (businessman)

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Greg Peters is an American businessman[1] and the Co-CEO of Netflix, Inc.[2][3][4][5][6]

Family background

Peters is the grandson of William Peters, a journalist and civil rights activist, and Gretchen Peters, a singer and songwriter.[1][4]

Education

Peters earned a BS degree in physics and astronomy from Yale University.[7]

Career

Peters was the senior VP at Macrovision Solutions Corp (renamed to Rovi Corporation).[7][8][9] He is a board member of DoorDash, a technology company.[7]

Netflix

In 2008, Peters, an Air Force veteran, joined Netflix as the international development officer, responsible for global partnerships with consumer electronics companies, Internet service providers and multi-channel video programming distributors.[10][11][12][13]

In July 2017, Peters became the Chief Product Officer of Netflix.[14][15][4][5][16] Later, in 2020, he became the Chief Operating Officer of Netflix.[10][8][17][1][18]

On January 19, 2023, he became the Co-CEO of Netflix[15][5][19] along with Ted Sarandos[20][17][21][22] after Reed Hastings stepped down and became Executive Chairman.[7][18][2]

References

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  2. ^ a b "Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings steps down as CEO of streaming company". the Guardian. January 19, 2023.
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  6. ^ ""That's Gaslighting": Internet On Netflix CEO's Claim That The've "Never Cancelled A Successful Show"". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
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  8. ^ a b "Greg Peters, Board of Directors | Our Leadership & Board | 2U". 2u.com. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
  9. ^ Kafka, Peter (2023-01-19). "Netflix now has two CEOs, and neither is founder Reed Hastings". Vox. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  10. ^ a b "Netflix - Environmental, Social & Governance - Leadership & Directors - Person Details". ir.netflix.net. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
  11. ^ White, Peter (2023-01-19). "Reed Hastings Shifts To Executive Chairman Role At Netflix; Greg Peters New Co-CEO, Bela Bajaria & Scott Stuber Get New Titles". Deadline. Retrieved 2023-01-21.
  12. ^ "Netflix account share compromise means paying for users you don't live with". Eurogamer.net. 2023-02-09. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  13. ^ Spangler, Todd (2023-01-20). "Netflix Execs Talk Early Ad-Tier Results, 'Glass Onion' and Expected 'Cancel Reaction' From Paid Password-Sharing Rollout". Variety. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  14. ^ updated, Brendan Morrow last (2022-04-29). "The latest on Netflix's password-sharing crackdown". theweek. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  15. ^ a b Fletcher, Bevin (2023-01-19). "Greg Peters named Netflix co-CEO as Reed Hastings steps down". StreamTV Insider. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  16. ^ "Greg Peters will be new Netflix co-CEO. Here's how much he will earn". Hindustan Times. 2023-01-20. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  17. ^ a b Mullin, Benjamin; Sperling, Nicole (2023-01-19). "Netflix's Reed Hastings Will Cede Co-Chief Executive Role". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  18. ^ a b "Netflix's Reed Hastings gives up CEO title; Greg Peters named co-chief - Business Standard".
  19. ^ "Netflix subscribers up as co-founder steps down". The Manila Times. 2023-01-21. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  20. ^ "Meet the Netflix co-CEO taking over from Reed Hastings". Fortune. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  21. ^ "Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings steps down as CEO as company adds subscribers". The Economic Times. 2023-01-20. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 2023-10-05.
  22. ^ "Netflix's new CEOs confirm: Password sharing will end for sure, majority will have to pay". The Indian Express. 2023-01-23. Retrieved 2023-10-05.