What Next for Netflix? - NYTimes.com

A new reality for Netflix

"Reed Hastings, the chief executive of Netflix, has previously stated that he believes a chief executive should run the company without board interference. That is at odds with the view of those who believe companies should be run, or at least heavily supervised, by boards.
Not only does Mr. Hastings have a strong view of the chief executive’s role, he is Silicon Valley royalty. Of late, however, his crown has been tarnished by the large misstep he made in trying to split Netflix’s mail and Internet businesses. Mr. Hastings has also just departed the Microsoft board."

What Next for Netflix? - NYTimes.com