Ted Sarandos is the co-Chief Executive Officer of Netflix, having been with the company since 2000. He became co-CEO alongside Greg Peters in January 2023 after Reed Hastings stepped down. Sarandos is credited with leading Netflix's transition into original content,...
Ted Sarandos is the co-Chief Executive Officer of Netflix, having been with the company since 2000. He became co-CEO alongside Greg Peters in January 2023 after Reed Hastings stepped down. Sarandos is credited with leading Netflix's transition into original content, which kicked off in 2013 with successful shows like 'House of Cards' and 'Stranger Things'. He has a strong background in content operations, having overseen the company’s global content strategy. Sarandos holds a bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Arizona and has been recognized as one of the most influential figures in the entertainment industry. His leadership comes at a time when Netflix is adapting to new challenges, from account sharing issues to improved advertising offerings. With the company surpassing 260 million subscribers and achieving revenue growth of around 7% in 2023, Sarandos is steering Netflix toward its next phase of innovation.