Who is Bela Bajaria, and why has Netflix fired its powerful content chief?

Netflix’s shock decision to fire Bela Bajaria, its chief content officer, has raised questions about whether the streaming giant is looking for a scapegoat as it struggles to accelerate growth. Bajaria, who spent nearly a decade at the company, was instrumental in expanding its global presence, investing in local-language productions and bringing live sports and entertainment to the platform.Her departure comes days before Netflix reports its third-quarter earnings, following slower audience engagement, a sharp decline in its stock and layoffs…