Netflix CFO to step down

Netflix CFO to step down
Michelle Clancy
| 14 August 2018

Netflix chief financial officer David Wells plans to step down from the streaming giant, after helping the company choose his successor.

Netflix david wells 14 august 2018The search will include both internal and external candidates. Wells, who joined Netflix (NFLX) in 2004 and has served as CFO since 2010, intends to stay until his successor takes the role to ensure a smooth transition.

"David has been a valuable partner to Netflix and to me. He skillfully managed our finances during a phase of dramatic growth that has allowed us to create and bring amazing entertainment to our members all over the world, while also delivering outstanding returns to our investors," said Reed Hastings, Netflix CEO. "I look forward to working with him during the transition as we identify a new CFO who will help us continue to pursue our ambitious goals."

"It's been 14 wonderful years at Netflix, and I'm very proud of everything we've accomplished," Wells added. "After discussing my desire to make a change with Reed, we agreed that with Netflix's strong financial position and exciting growth plans, this is the right time for us to help identify the next financial leader for the company. Personally, I intend my next chapter to focus more on philanthropy and I like big challenges, but I'm not sure yet what that looks like."
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