Netflix UK Layoffs Include VP Production Anna Mallett Amid Global Staff Cuts
Approximately 1,000 employees, or 6% of Netflix's global workforce, were laid off, with Anna Mallett, VP of physical production for the U.K., among those affected.
Netflix has announced significant job cuts, impacting approximately 1,000 employees globally, which represents around 6% of the company’s total workforce 12. This reduction includes a notable impact on the London office, where between 2% to 3% of staff have been let go 12. Among those affected is Anna Mallett, who held the position of Vice President of Physical Production for the United Kingdom and Local-Language Content Production in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) 12.
Mallett’s role at Netflix involved overseeing the production of television series and films within the U.K. and EMEA regions, including works such as 'Baby Reindeer', 'Adolescence', and later seasons of 'Money Heist' 12. Her departure marks a significant change for the company’s operations in these areas.
The recent leadership changes at Netflix also play a part in this restructuring. Peter Rice has taken over from Bela Bajaria as Chief Content Officer, a move that likely influenced the decision-making process regarding staffing adjustments 12. According to reports, Bajaria herself was one of the high-profile casualties of the U.S.-based layoffs 1. Similarly, Dan Lin, who was responsible for the film division, was also reportedly among those affected 1.
In light of these changes, Netflix’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Reed Hastings, alongside Chief Operating Officer Greg Peters, highlighted the importance of strong global content performance for the company’s success in various markets 1. This emphasis underscores the strategic nature of the recent personnel shifts, particularly in the context of maintaining robust content creation and distribution across different regions.
What we know
- Approximately 1,000 employees, representing 6% of Netflix's global workforce, were laid off 12
- The layoffs impacted between 2% to 3% of the London office staff 12
- Anna Mallett, VP of physical production for the U.K. and local-language content production in EMEA, was among those affected 12
- Mallett worked on TV series and films in the U.K. and EMEA, including 'Baby Reindeer', 'Adolescence', and later seasons of 'Money Heist' 12
- Peter Rice replaced Bela Bajaria as chief content officer 12
Verification report
Likely accurate — probability of truth 74%, weighted across 10 claims from 2 independent outlets.
- confirmed Approximately 1,000 employees, representing 6% of Netflix's global workforce, were laid off. (85%)
- confirmed The layoffs impacted between 2% to 3% of the London office staff. (85%)
- confirmed Anna Mallett, Netflix's vice president of physical production for the U.K. and local-language content production in EMEA, was among those affected by the layoffs. (85%)
- confirmed Mallett worked on TV series and films in the U.K. and EMEA, including 'Baby Reindeer', 'Adolescence', and later seasons of 'Money Heist'. (85%)
- confirmed Peter Rice replaced Bela Bajaria as chief content officer. (85%)
- likely Bela Bajaria, Netflix's chief content officer, was among the highest-profile victims of the U.S. layoffs. (71%)
- likely Dan Lin, the film boss, was among the highest-profile victims of the U.S. layoffs. (71%)
- likely Sarandos emphasized the importance of strong global content performance for success in other territories. (71%)
- unverified Mallett was hired by Netflix in November 2020. (50%)
- unverified Mallett had been with Netflix for slightly more than five years. (50%)
Sources
- The Hollywood Reporter — Netflix Layoffs Hit U.K., With VP, Production Anna Mallett Among 2-3 Percent of Staff Affected
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/netflix-layoffs-uk-london-hit-anna-mallett-vp-production-1236745775/ - Deadline — Anna Mallett Exits Netflix Amid UK Layoffs
https://deadline.com/2026/11/netflix-uk-layoffs-anna-mallett-1000-layoffs-sarandos-1237211138/