Greg Peters, appointed Co-CEO of Netflix on January 13, 2023, brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as Chief Product Officer. He has been instrumental in shaping Netflix's strategy, especially in technology and global operations. Peters has a...

Greg Peters, appointed Co-CEO of Netflix on January 13, 2023, brings a wealth of experience from his previous role as Chief Product Officer. He has been instrumental in shaping Netflix's strategy, especially in technology and global operations. Peters has a strong focus on aligning company performance with leadership compensation, earning $20.2 million in 2023, with a significant portion of that coming from a performance-based bonus. He holds 13,090 shares of Netflix stock, reflecting a peak market value over $9 million projected for 2024, showing his commitment to the company’s future. His years at Netflix have seen him navigate the company through various industry changes, keeping it at the forefront of entertainment innovation. Peters holds a degree in Computer Science from UC Berkeley, which supports his tech-driven leadership style that is essential in this highly competitive industry.

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Greg Peters

CEO of Netflix

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley

Field of Expertise

Technology & Engineering - Technology

Sector of Economy

Communication Services

Born

January 1, 1970 - 55 years ago

CEO of Netflix for

2 years 2 months (Jan 2023 - Present)

Previous Experience

Chief Product Officer at Netflix

Rivals

Competitors/colleagues of Greg Peters

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Anthony Wood

Founder and CEO of Roku, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$1.20M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$18.83K

Total Holdings

$1.22B

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Sundar Pichai

CEO of Alphabet Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$155.42M

Salary

$2.00M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$6.80M

Total Holdings

$459.19M

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Andrew R. Jassy

CEO of Amazon

2023 Compensation

Stock

$27.83M

Salary

$365.00K

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$992.76K

Total Holdings

$19.04M

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Robert A. Iger

CEO of Walt Disney

2020 Compensation

Stock

$0.00

Salary

$3.00M

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$1.78M

Total Holdings

$63.39M

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Brian L. Roberts

CEO of Comcast

2023 Compensation

Stock

$5.32M

Salary

$2.50M

Bonus

$8.55M

Other

$199.05K

Total Holdings

$845.82M

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Elon Musk

Founder and CEO of Tesla, Inc.

2023 Compensation

Stock

$1.86M

Salary

$0.00

Bonus

$0.00

Other

$0.00

Total Holdings

$92.56B

Holdings

See how much did Greg Peters make over time.

Greg Peters currently retains 13,090 shares of Netflix. These shares have seen substantial value fluctuations, peaking at over $9 million in 2024. This illustrates his commitment to Netflix and alignment with its success. Over the years, he has effectively leveraged...

Greg Peters currently retains 13,090 shares of Netflix. These shares have seen substantial value fluctuations, peaking at over $9 million in 2024. This illustrates his commitment to Netflix and alignment with its success. Over the years, he has effectively leveraged his stock options to build wealth, reflecting his strong belief in the company's trajectory. His investments in Netflix stock showcase a personal stake in the company’s performance and growth, emphasizing a long-term vision as he leads the company with fellow Co-CEO Ted Sarandos.

Mar 11, 2025

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shares

DASH @ $181.80

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shares

NFLX @ $903.05

Total Stock Sold

$261.82M

NFLX

$261.82M

655,428 NFLX shares

What if they kept their stock?

If Greg Peters didn't sell their stock, today they would have:
Extra NFLX655,428 shares worth $242.98M.
This is -7.19% and $18.83M less than what they got when they sold the stock.

Insider Trading

See recent insider trades of Greg Peters.

NFLX

$4.73M

NFLX at $1.04K/share

Feb 13, 2025

Sale

NFLX

$15.26M

NFLX at $1.03K/share

Feb 10, 2025

Sale

NFLX

$14.88M

NFLX at $1.02K/share

Feb 6, 2025

Sale

NFLX

$7.64M

NFLX at $1.01K/share

Feb 5, 2025

Sale

NFLX

$9.97M

NFLX at $999.85/share

Feb 3, 2025

Sale

NFLX

$100.49M

NFLX at $982.96/share

Jan 30, 2025

Sale

NFLX

41,480 shares

NFLX

Jan 7, 2025

Received

NFLX

$1.96M

NFLX at $766.19/share

Nov 4, 2024

Sale

NFLX

$3.25M

NFLX at $700.00/share

Aug 20, 2024

Sale

NFLX

$785.26K

NFLX at $614.44/share

Aug 5, 2024

Sale

Compensation History

See how much did Greg Peters make over time.

In 2023, Greg Peters' total compensation reached $20.2 million, including a base salary of $3 million and a remarkable performance bonus of over $14 million. His bonus is tied directly to Netflix's performance metrics, showcasing a clear connection between his earnings and the company's success. He also received $17.3 million in stock options, set to vest in 2024, which aligns his long-term interests with those of Netflix shareholders. Peters’ compensation model emphasizes performance, ensuring that as Netflix grows and thrives, he shares in that success, demonstrating a philosophy of shared rewards.

Year

2023

Total Compensation

$17.95M

Salary

$3.00M

Board Justification

The compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain top talent, aligning executive compensation with company performance and shareholder interests.

Bonus

$14.33M

Board Justification

The bonus is based on the achievement of performance metrics including F/X Neutral Revenue and F/X Neutral Operating Margin for the year 2023, with a target bonus opportunity of 200% of base salary.

Other

$620.60K

Board Justification

Includes personal use of company aircraft and other benefits.

Restricted Stock

$0.00(0 Stock Options)

Board Justification

No stock was vested in 2023 as the stock options granted to co-CEOs had a one-year vesting period and will vest in 2024.

Performance Metrics

F/X Neutral Revenue and F/X Neutral Operating Margin.

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Ted Sarandos

CEO of Netflix

July 2020 - Invalid Date