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Reed Hastings Transitions to Non-Executive Role as Netflix Reports Strong Q1 Results

Netflix shifts leadership structure and board composition while prioritizing financial metrics over subscriber counts in its growth strategy.

Overview

  • Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founder and former CEO, has stepped down from his executive chairman role and will now serve as a non-executive chairman of the board.
  • The company announced that longtime board member Tim Haley, Netflix’s longest-standing independent director, will not seek re-election after 27 years of service.
  • Netflix reported Q1 2025 revenue of $10.54 billion, a 12.5% increase year-over-year, and earnings per share of $6.61, surpassing Wall Street expectations.
  • This quarter marks the first time Netflix has stopped reporting subscriber counts, focusing instead on financial performance and user engagement metrics.
  • Netflix projects 15% revenue growth in Q2, driven by recent price adjustments and continued growth in membership and advertising revenue.