The streaming behemoth Netflix has continued its strategic workforce restructuring, with its U.K. division now feeling the impact. According to a report from The Hollywood Reporter, confirming earlier details from Broadcast, Anna Mallett, a key executive overseeing physical production for the U.K. and local-language content across EMEA, has departed the company.

These U.K. layoffs represent approximately 2 to 3 percent of Netflix's London office staff, which employs several hundred individuals. The cuts were not limited to production roles, also affecting employees in communications and other departments, reflecting a broader effort by the company to streamline operations.

Mallett joined Netflix in November 2020 and quickly became an integral part of its European content strategy. During her tenure, she played a crucial role in bringing a diverse slate of projects to fruition, including acclaimed series like Baby Reindeer, Adolescence, and later seasons of the Spanish global hit Money Heist. Her extensive background in the media industry, which included serving as CEO of ITN and holding senior operational and production roles at BBC Studios, made her a high-profile hire for Netflix's expanding international ambitions.

The U.K. job cuts are part of a larger global reduction that saw Netflix lay off around 1,000 employees – roughly 6 percent of its total workforce – in mid-October. This marks the largest round of layoffs for the company since 2022, signaling a continued focus on efficiency and growth optimization amidst a maturing streaming market. High-profile executives in the U.S., such as Chief Content Officer Bela Bajaria and film boss Dan Lin, were also among those impacted by the broader restructuring.

Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos addressed the company's performance and strategy during a recent third-quarter earnings call, emphasizing the need for improved execution, particularly in the U.S. market. While asserting that "the business and the business flywheel are working. There’s no need for a fundamental shift in strategy," Sarandos acknowledged areas for improvement. He noted, "We do need better execution in the U.S. Our content around the world is largely working."

Sarandos further elaborated on the company's content aspirations, stating, "The U.S. is just not growing as fast as it could or as fast as we’d like." He stressed the importance of creating breakout hits that resonate globally: "We had some really solid doubles and triples this year. But the other territories count on those titles being home runs so they’ll travel around the world. So we’re really focusing on that execution."

These recent changes underscore Netflix's ongoing efforts to adapt its operational structure and content strategy to foster sustainable growth in an increasingly competitive global streaming landscape.