D MAGAZINE -- D CEO’s signature special publication, the Dallas 500, features profiles of the most influential North Texas executives in more than 50 industry categories. The 2026 book, our 11th edition, includes well known, emerging, and behind-the-scenes leaders who make the regional economy tick. Editors make selections after months of research and hundreds of personal interviews. Along with providing business advice and industry insights, this national award-winning book

BUSINESS INSIDER, by Lindsay Dogson This CEO thinks "fractional leadership" is the future. Chris Gannett's "fractional boardroom" is driven by leaders who want a better work-life balance. The model offers flexibility and access to executive-level talent for startups. Holding out for the gold Rolex when you retire isn't the goal for many leaders anymore. Chris Gannett, the founder and CEO of Gannett.Partners , believes fractional leadership is the way forward. He's launched a

D MAGAZINE -- Presented by D CEO and Dallas Innovates, honorees include Colossal Biosciences, the Dallas Stars, Bell Helicopters, Worlds, Gannett.Partners and more. The program honors leaders, entrepreneurs, and trailblazers who are paving the way forward for innovation in North Texas. INNOVATION IN EDUCATION Winner: Gannett.Partners, led by Chris Gannett "Former American Idol executive Chris Gannett teamed up with iconic rapper and Dallas-native the D.O.C. to launch an educa

D MAGAZINE -- The 2025 program recognizes 6 companies and trailblazers paving the way for the future of innovation in North Texas. The program honors companies, CEOs, CIOS, CTOs, entrepreneurs, and other leaders who are helping to make Dallas-Fort Worth an innovation hub. Gannett.Partners , led by CEO and Founder Chris Gannett, were recognized as a finalist in the category of Innovation in Education alongside: Bold Idea, led by Robyn Brown Paul Quinn College, led by Michael S

D MAGAZINE -- The 2024 program recognizes 4 companies and trailblazers paving the way for the future of innovation in North Texas. Chris Gannett was recognized as a finalist in the category of Startup Leader of the Year alongside: Patrick Brandt, Grata Ben Lamm, Colossal Biosciences Gary Wojtaszek, RecNation Read the full coverage here .

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