{
  "id": 12989720,
  "title": "Greg Lombardo Exits Netflix as Head of Live Experiences After 7 Years",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/09/greg-lombardo-exits-netflix-as-head-of-live-experiences-after-7-years",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-09T00:32:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TheWrap",
    "slug": "thewrap",
    "url": "https://www.thewrap.com/industry-news/business/greg-lombardo-exits-netflix-head-of-live-experiences-after-7-years/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Greg Lombardo, Netflix's head of live experiences, has departed the company after a tenure that spanned over seven years. During his leadership, Lombardo spearheaded the development of Netflix Houses, the company's physical locations in Philadelphia and Dallas. These venues provided immersive, live experiences for fans of Netflix shows such as \"Stranger Things,\" \"Wednesday,\" \"Squid Game,\" \"Bridgerton,\" and the upcoming \"KPop Demon Hunters.\" The success of these initiatives was evident in the popularity of the \"Queen's Ball: A Bridgerton Experience\" and the KPop Demon Hunters world tour, both of which Lombardo orchestrated. Lombardo, who had been with Netflix since 2019, previously held the role of vice president of Creative and Production, Global Experiences.",
  "summary": "During his tenure, the vice president oversaw the formation of Netflix Houses, offering immersive, in-person fan experiences The post Greg Lombardo Exits Netflix as Head of Live Experiences After 7 Years appeared first on TheWrap .",
  "key_points": [
    "Greg Lombardo leaves Netflix after 7 years as head of live experiences.",
    "Led development of Netflix Houses in Philadelphia and Dallas.",
    "Oversaw successful live events like Queen's Ball and KPop Demon Hunters tour."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Lombardo's exit leaves a gap in Netflix's live experiences leadership, potentially affecting the company's plans for physical venues and immersive fan events inspired by its popular shows.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}