Alexi Wheeler has resigned as head of animated series at Netflix EMEA, which has significantly restructured its animation team.

Until recently, the streamer operated just one team that focused on animated content for both kids and adult audiences. But it has now been split into two by demo to better support creators, according to the company. Wheeler’s departure is the only personnel change related to the move, says Netflix, adding that it remains committed to cultivating animation in the EMEA region.

Wheeler joined Netflix EMEA in 2018 as director of kids and family content, and was promoted three years later to head of animated series. During his time at the streamer, he shepherded projects including Aardman short film Robin Robin and series such as Heartstopper (See-Saw Films) and Big Tree City (Blue Zoo).

Upcoming kids shows in the platform’s regional pipeline include Snafu Pictures’ Bad Dinosaurs (UK), Folivari’s The Seven Bears (France) and Rainbow’s Mermaid Magic (Italy). Netflix’s first animated series from Africa, Supa Team 4, also launches in the region on July 20 as part of a global rollout.

“After nearly five years at Netflix, my time at the streamer has come to an end,” Wheeler said in a LinkedIn post earlier today. “I’ll be taking a break over the summer to spend time with my family, but am already excited to see where this open path leads me next, and I look forward to working with many of you in the future.”