Partner Spotlight



Darryl King
CEO of The Principle Partnering Group


Texas Black Expo is grateful to count Mr. Darryl King, CEO of The Principle Partnering Group, as one of the organization's longstanding community partners.

The Principle Partnering Group is a management consulting firm with an unsurpassed track record in helping companies and agencies of all sizes establish, manage, and maintain successful business-to-business collaborations. Using transparent processes, his firm offers solutions, project management, and strategic infrastructure support services across all business segments.

King has played an instrumental role as an advisor for and advocate of Texas Black Expo and has generously leveraged his relationships, networks and resources in the community to assist Texas Black Expo in driving its mission to strengthen businesses, inspire youth, and build better lives.

One of King's key contributions to the organization was being the originator of the CEO Roundtable & Elevator Pitch Competition in 2015, an event which Texas Black Expo still hosts today.

King has more than 35 years of experience in business strategies, community involvement and business partnerships. Possessing a strong passion for empowering economically disadvantaged and minority communities, King has tirelessly helped to open doors of opportunity for myriad businesses and organizations in the city of Houston.

In addition to serving on various committees, boards, and positions of local leadership for more than three decades, including the Greater Houston Convention and Visitors Bureau (Board Chair for two terms), Houston Restaurant Association, Houston Arts Alliance, TSU Jesse H. Jones School of Business Advisory Council, HCC School of Business Advisory Board, and many others.

For his work, he has received numerous accolades and awards, from recognition from the Office of the Mayor of the City of Houston to the State of Texas' Governor's Office and beyond.

Texas Black Expo appreciates Mr. Darryl King's contributions to our organization and looks forward to a continued collaborative relationship that will help to strengthen businesses, inspire youth, and help build better lives for people in the community for years to come.