Netflix film executive Niija Kuykendall is departing the company after three years. The vp film joined the streaming service in October 2021 and managed faith-based, young adult and holiday features. She will exit at the end of the year following a transitional period.

Niija Kuykendall will be exiting her Netflix executive role at end of year, with Jason Young elevating to VP Film.

Netflix VP of Film Niija Kuykendall is leaving the company after a three year stint, The Wrap has learned. The exec will leave at the end of the year following a transitional period.

Netflix film executive Niija Kuykendall is leaving the streamer after three years. She joined in October 2021 as VP of film, where she oversaw a new department focusing on mid-sized holiday, faith-based and young adult movies.

Netflix VP Film Niija Kuykendall is the latest executive out at the streamer amid staff trimming heading into the holidays. Whether Kuykendall was terminated or is leaving of her own accord wasn’t made clear,