Netflix Names Christopher Libertelli as Its New Lead on Government Relations

LOS GATOS, Calif., Dec. 1, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Netflix, Inc. today announced the appointment of Christopher Libertelli as the head of Global Government Relations.  Mr. Libertelli joins Netflix from Skype, where for the last seven years, he successfully managed the company's government relations programs in the U.S., Canada and Latin America.

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Netflix also announced today that Michael Drobac will be leaving the company to launch his own public service/ health care start-up.  Mr. Drobac successfully established the Netflix Government Relations office in Washington in 2010 and spearheaded the company's domestic and global government relations' strategy.

"We're very excited for Christopher to join our team and thank Michael for his dedication to Netflix and wish him the best of luck with his new venture," said Netflix general counsel David Hyman. "Christopher is a seasoned public affairs executive with great insight into the global regulatory issues that Internet-based companies like Netflix face."

Prior to joining Skype in 2005, Libertelli served as senior legal advisor to the Chairman of the Federal Communications Commission and an associate at Dow, Lohnes & Albertson.  He received his JD in Communications Law at from Boston University.

About Netflix:

With more than 20 million streaming members in the United States, Canada and Latin America, Netflix, Inc. [Nasdaq: NFLX] is the world's leading Internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV shows. For about US$7.99 a month, Netflix members can instantly watch unlimited movies and TV episodes streamed over the Internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, Internet-connected TVs, home theater systems, digital video recorders and Internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, more than 700 devices that stream from Netflix are available.  For additional information, go to Netflix.com. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.

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