Netflix Taps Activision Blizzard Exec Spencer Neumann as CFO

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Spencer Neumann is joining Netflix as chief financial officer, after having served most recently in the same post at Activision Blizzard.

Previously, Neumann held several senior positions at The Walt Disney Company. He succeeds David Wells, who served as CFO since 2010.

“Spencer is a stellar entertainment executive and we’re thrilled that he will help us provide amazing stories to people all over the world,” said Reed Hastings, Netflix’s CEO. “I also want to again say thank you to David Wells, on behalf of the company and our shareholders, for his invaluable contributions at Netflix over the past 14 years.”

“Netflix is a singular brand, and I’m excited and honored for the opportunity to work with the Netflix team and all of our stakeholders to build on the company’s exceptional track record of success and innovation,” said Neumann.