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Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings Steps Down for Philanthropy

4/16/2026

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Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founder and chairman, is stepping down from the board to pursue philanthropy, effective at the annual meeting in June.
Hastings led Netflix as CEO for 25 years and became executive chairman in 2023.
He reflected on Netflix, emphasizing member joy and the culture built.
Hastings has invested in the Powder Mountain ski resort in Utah.
Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters praised Hastings for his leadership.

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Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founder and chairman, is stepping down from the board to pursue philanthropy, effective at the annual meeting in June.
Hastings led Netflix as CEO for 25 years and became executive chairman in 2023.
He reflected on Netflix, emphasizing member joy and the culture built.
Hastings has invested in the Powder Mountain ski resort in Utah.
Netflix co-CEOs Ted Sarandos and Greg Peters praised Hastings for his leadership.