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Wilmot Reed Hastings Jr. (born October 8, 1960) is an American billionaire businessman. He is the co-founder and executive chairman of Netflix, and currently sits on a number of boards and non-profit organizations.
Jan 20, 2023 · Reed Hastings, who stepped down as Netflix chief executive on Thursday, co-founded a company that has became the byword for a tech revolution in the entertainment business. But, by his own ...
Reed Hastings became Executive Chairman of Netflix in 2023 after 25 years as CEO. He co-founded Netflix in 1997. In 1991, Reed founded Pure Software, which made tools for software developers. After a 1995 IPO, and several acquisitions, Pure was acquired by Rational Software in 1997.
5 days ago · Learn about Reed Hastings, the cofounder and chairman of Netflix, who revolutionized the entertainment industry with streaming services. See his net worth, philanthropy, education, and quotes from Forbes articles.
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Jan 19, 2023 · Netflix founder Reed Hastings announced he is no longer the CEO of the streaming giant after 25 years. He named content chief Ted Sarandos and former COO Greg Peters as co-CEOs, and became executive chair.
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Jan 19, 2023 · Reed Hastings, one of the founders of Netflix, has helmed the company since before it was a streaming service, when its business model revolved around sending DVDs through the mail.
Jan 20, 2023 · Reed Hastings is stepping down as chief executive of Netflix, the company he co-founded 25 years ago, in a shake-up at the top of one of the most powerful studios in Hollywood.
