Dan Lin

Chairman, Film at Netflix

📍 Los Angeles, California, United States

Dan Lin is the Chairman of Film at Netflix, a role he began in April 2024. A prolific producer and founder of Rideback, he is known for blockbuster franchises like "The Lego Movie" and "It. " An alumnus of Harvard Business School, he is recognized for his budget-conscious and direct approach to filmmaking.

Born in Taiwan, Dan is deeply committed to mentoring underrepresented voices, founding the non-profit Rideback Rise to support diverse creators. He serves on the board of the Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children, reflecting a strong commitment to community service and creating opportunities for others.

Before Netflix hired him, he bluntly told its leadership their "movies were not great, and the financials didnt add up. "

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Experience

28 Years

Current Role

Chairman, Film

Job Level

Leadership

Location

Los Angeles, California, United States

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Priorities

Topics Dan cares about

Diverse Storytelling

He founded the non-profit Rideback Rise to accelerate careers for BIPOC creators and has consistently championed projects and talent from underrepresented backgrounds.

Franchise Development

As a producer, he has a proven track record of successfully launching and managing major global film franchises like "The Lego Movie, " "It, " and "Sherlock Holmes. "

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Career

Work history

4-2024

Chairman, Film

Netflix

3-2018

Founder, Non-Executive Chairman

Rideback

7-2022

Chairman of the Board

Rideback Rise

5-2024

Board Member

American Cinematheque

9-2018

Board Member

Good Shepherd Center For Homeless Women and Children

In the press

Media appearances

Dan Lin Is Named Netflix's Top Movie Executive. Featured in The New York Times

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Why Netflix Picked ‘Lego Movie’ Producer Dan Lin as Film Boss. Featured in Variety

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Education

8-1997 - 6-1999

Master of Business Administration - MBA

Harvard Business School

9-1990 - 6-1994

Bachelor of Science - BS

University of Pennsylvania

9-1987 - 6-1990

High School Diploma

Phillips Exeter Academy

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