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    Bela Bajaria

    Bela Bajaria

    Awards & Honours

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    Awards Won

    2

    Honours

    2

    Records

    Bajaria's career is defined by her unprecedented influence on the global streaming landscape. She successfully navigated the transition from traditional cable to streaming dominance, overseeing the release of hundreds of titles that redefined how audiences consume media. Her ability to greenlight international hits like Squid Game proved that language barriers were irrelevant in the digital age. She holds the rare distinction of being one of the few women to lead the creative direction of a major streaming service. Her tenure at Netflix saw the company expand into new markets and genres, fundamentally changing the competitive dynamics of the entertainment industry.

    Honours & Distinctions

    Board Member

    The Coca-Cola Company·2024

    Appointed to the Board of Directors, bridging the gap between media and consumer goods.

    Board Member

    USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism·2023

    Serves on the board to support communication studies and industry research.

    Records & Feats

    Most Watched Non-English Series

    Streaming Record·2021

    Oversaw the global rollout of Squid Game, which became the most-watched non-English series in Netflix history.

    Top Creative Role Holder

    Industry Milestone·2023

    One of the few women to hold the top creative role at a major streaming service.

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