Netflix has elevated its Chief Technology Officer, Elizabeth Stone, to the newly created position of Chief Product and Technology Officer. In this expanded role, Stone will oversee both product teams and technology operations, following the departure of previous chief product officer Eunice Kim last September.
Stone's promotion is seen as a strategic move by co-CEO Greg Peters, who praises her ability to simplify complexity, connect business dots, and drive innovation across Netflix. "Elizabeth is the clear choice to lead our Product and Technology teams as we pursue big, bold priorities," Peters said in a statement. "Under her leadership, we'll continue to deliver a best-in-class experience for our members."
Stone's background is unconventional for a top tech executive, with a PhD in economics from Stanford University and a history of working in industries unrelated to technology, including equity derivatives trading at Merrill Lynch.
Prior to joining Netflix in 2020, Stone held various leadership positions at companies such as Lyft and Nuna, where she served as vice president of science and chief operating officer, respectively.
Stone's promotion is seen as a strategic move by co-CEO Greg Peters, who praises her ability to simplify complexity, connect business dots, and drive innovation across Netflix. "Elizabeth is the clear choice to lead our Product and Technology teams as we pursue big, bold priorities," Peters said in a statement. "Under her leadership, we'll continue to deliver a best-in-class experience for our members."
Stone's background is unconventional for a top tech executive, with a PhD in economics from Stanford University and a history of working in industries unrelated to technology, including equity derivatives trading at Merrill Lynch.
Prior to joining Netflix in 2020, Stone held various leadership positions at companies such as Lyft and Nuna, where she served as vice president of science and chief operating officer, respectively.
I'm not surprised about this move, Netflix has been playing with fire lately trying to outsmart the competition and it's clear they need a fresh perspective 
Elizabeth Stone seems like the perfect fit for the job, her experience in different industries is gonna be super valuable in simplifying complexity 
At least now we can expect some more bold priorities from them and I'm curious to see how this will impact their product offerings 
. I mean, have you seen the way Netflix is expanding its operations? It's like they're building a fortress for something. 
Elizabeth Stone may be all about simplifying complexity and driving innovation, but what if that's just code for "we're hiding our true intentions"? 
And what's with this history of her working in industries totally unrelated to tech? Sounds like she's been playing both sides against each other 
. Mark my words, there's more to this promotion than meets the eye... 
). And who knows, maybe she'll actually simplify the complexity of their product and tech ops... but I'm not holding my breath 
The fact that they're putting someone from outside the tech world like Elizabeth Stone in charge makes me think they want to shake things up. 
Her experience in equity derivatives trading might seem unrelated to tech, but it's actually pretty cool. It shows she's not afraid to learn and pivot when needed 
And I love that Greg Peters sees her ability to simplify complexity as a superpower 
She sounds like someone who can bridge the gap between business and tech, which is exactly what Netflix needs right now 
Just kidding, sorta. But seriously, Greg Peters knows what he's doing, and if anyone can make this work, it's him. Elizabeth's got some crazy experience under her belt - equity derivatives trading at Merrill Lynch? 
That's like, not even related to tech, right? And now she's leading the charge for Netflix. I'm excited to see how this all plays out. One thing's for sure: it'll be interesting to watch. 
i mean, Stone's background is pretty different from what you'd expect from a top tech exec... economics PhD from Stanford and all that 
. how's she gonna bring in some fresh thinking to the table? 
. Elevating Elizabeth Stone to a new role shows that the company is willing to take risks on unconventional talent 
. I mean, who wouldn't want someone with an economics PhD from Stanford leading their tech team? 
It's clear that Greg Peters believes in her unique skillset and ability to connect the dots between product and technology.
. But seriously, it's cool to see Netflix pushing Elizabeth into this new role, maybe she'll bring some fresh ideas and make the service even more awesome 
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! Elizabeth Stone is like the ultimate team player, you know? She's got that economics PhD and she's worked in tech, but also in finance and other industries - I mean, what a versatile skillset 
. Greg Peters is totally right, she's all about simplifying complexity and driving innovation... that's like my jam! 
I mean, congratulations to Elizabeth Stone on her new title... I guess it's nice that Greg Peters knows how to play the CEO game. Simplify complexity? Connect business dots? Sounds like a bunch of corporate jargon to me 
. But hey, if she can make Netflix members feel like they're getting a better experience, then props to her! 
. i think this is a good call, elizabeth stone's got the skills & brains to lead those product & tech teams to new heights 
her ability to simplify complexity is definitely a skill needed for this role. also love how greg peters highlights her business side skills