Meet Bela Bajaria, Netflix’s CCO and one of global entertainment’s most powerful women
By
Binu Mathew
Bela Bajaria’s story isn’t just about content—it’s about reinvention, resilience, and rewriting the rules of the entertainment industry. As Netflix’s Chief Content Officer, Bajaria is the architect behind the platform’s massive global success, overseeing a staggering $17 billion annual content budget that fuels hits like Bridgerton, Squid Game, and The Queen’s Gambit. But her rise to one of the most powerful roles in Hollywood is as compelling as the shows she greenlights.