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Netflix UK Exec Departs for Family Time
28 Aug
Summary
- Netflix UK Director Chris Sussman is leaving the streamer.
- He is departing to spend more time with his family.
- Sussman was involved with 'Stay Close' and 'Man Vs Bee'.
Chris Sussman, Director of UK Scripted Series at Netflix, is stepping down from his role with the streamer. He is scheduled to depart on July 8, having cited a desire to spend more time with his family as the reason for his resignation.
Sussman, who joined Netflix from BBC Studios over two years ago, played a key role in commissioning popular shows such as Harlan Coben's 'Stay Close' and the forthcoming Rowan Atkinson comedy, 'Man Vs Bee'. His departure occurs as Netflix's UK commissioning team, under Anne Mensah, has significantly expanded its operations.
Notable upcoming productions from the expanded UK team include the superhero drama 'Supacell' and an adaptation of David Nicholls' novel 'One Day'. The streamer recently celebrated its move to new offices in Fitzrovia, London, with a launch event.
