Chris Gannett

Chris Gannett believes Business is the leverage point for global change, and founded Gannett.Partners to open doors to sustainable progress and superior returns by integrating coaching science, company-building, and capital. A recognized executive coach, exited entrepreneur, and investor with expertise in consumer, media, entertainment, and tech, Chris helps companies transform and grow by mining for gems in people, businesses, and brands. He partners with founders, CEOs, investors, and sports & entertainment talent to help them identify strengths and blind spots, and clarify issues in a context of growth and impact. Widely known as a public and private company CMO of "American Idol," "So You Think You Can Dance," Muhammad Ali Enterprises, Elvis Presley Enterprises and Sony (Music & TV portfolios), and Creator / Writer / Executive Producer of Microsoft's "ChangeMakers" series. Chris has contributed to 5 Emmys, 3 Guinness Records, 3 turnarounds, 2 Magic Quadrant Leaders, SXSW "Startup of the Year" runner up, and Sony's CEO Award for Global Entrepreneurial Achievement. A Dallas native, he is an active member of the community serving on committees for the Dallas Museum of Art, Genesis Women's Shelter, Venture Dallas, and supporting students as a visitor at SMU's Meadows & Cox schools. He is also a speaker at industry & academic events including IBM Think, Cannes Lions, Advertising Week, Columbia University, London Business School and Washington University in St. Louis. Chris practices Integral Resilience Coaching and Cognitive Behavioral Coaching and is affiliated with Harvard's McLean Institute of Coaching and the International Coaching Federation. He is a graduate of Wash U in St. Louis' Olin School (MBA) and the Berkeley Executive Coaching Institute.