Netflix Comms Chief Rachel Whetstone, Global Public Policy VP Dean Garfield to Exit

Netflix’s chief communications officer Rachel Whetstone and global public policy vice president Dean Garfield are set to exit the streamer.

“For nearly six years, Rachel and Dean have been not just leaders, but true partners,” Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said in a statement. “Their counsel, dedication and passion have shaped our company and contributed to our success. Greg and I are incredibly grateful to them both, and wish them all the best for the future.”

Sarandos plans to hire a chief global affairs officer, who will oversee policy and corporate communications. An individual familiar with the matter tells TheWrap that no one has been identified for the new role yet, adding that Garfield doesn’t have comms experience and that Whetstone wasn’t interested in the role.