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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Dara Kerr and Kalyeena Makortoff

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings to leave streaming service

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Reed Hastings at an event in Beverly Hills in October 2021. Photograph: David Swanson/Reuters

Reed Hastings, the Netflix chair, is leaving the streaming service he co-founded almost 30 years ago as the company regains its footing after losing out on a $72bn (£53bn) deal for Warner Bros Discovery.

In a 14-page letter to investors released on Thursday, Netflix said Hastings would not stand for re-election at its annual meeting in June and planned to focus on philanthropy and other pursuits.

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