Two Executives Named Chris Rice Make Moves

Two separate executives named Chris Rice made distinct moves: British TV executive Chris Rice told staff he will not renew his co‑CEO contract at Endeavor Content (now Fifth Season) at year’s end and will transition to an advisory role and a first‑look producing deal while Graham Taylor becomes sole CEO and the company seeks a senior TV executive. Rice framed the shift as a return to producing after a 15‑year run that included co‑founding the company and helping pioneer global co‑productions and hits such as Severance. Separately, Kaulig Racing promoted its long‑time president Chris Rice to the team’s first CEO as it prepares to debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026 under a Dodge/RAM partnership and plans to field as many as five full‑time Truck entries. Kaulig’s Rice has been with the team since its 2016 founding, helped build it into a competitive operation with 27 Xfinity wins and two Cup victories, and was praised by owner Matt Kaulig for his leadership and role shaping team culture.