The Intel FutureGen leadership programme was launched in 2019 and is a partnership between Intel and to identify rising esports industry talent amongst students studying full-time at UK universities.
We have selected 20 successful applicants to join the Intel FutureGen 2023 cohort where they will be given invaluable experience with direct access to leading industry figures.
As well as each student getting their own industry buddy, the cohort will benefit from a series of guest talks from expert esports professionals, plus exclusive Q&As, workshops, access to industry events, and much more.
This year's lucky cohort will be matched up with experts in their field from companies such as PlayStation, OG Esports, Intel, Activision Blizzard, Excel Esports and much more. The buddy list below are an amazing group of industry figures who are giving up their time to support the students and provide guidance over a series of sessions for our group of aspiring esports professionals.
The 2023 Intel FutureGen buddy list is as follows:
ALICE
LEAMAN
Head of Operations at British
Esports
BECKS
DONALDSON
Talent Executive at
DotXTalent
CHARLIE
STEBBINGS
Co-Founder at Reset
DOM
SACCO
Founder at Esports News UK
DOMINIKA
SZOT
Head of Brand Strategy at GRID
Esports
JOE
HILLS
Partnerships Manager at Activision Blizzard
JOSHUA
NORRIS
Fan Engagement Coordinator at OG
Esports
KERRY
WAANANEN
International Account Manager at
Unlocked (META)
LAURA
TOMLIN
Senior Community & Events Manager at Excel
Esports
MARK
BROOM
UK Consumer Client Marketing Specialist at
Intel
MATTHEW
MACDONALD
Esports Manager at Player1
Events
MICHAEL
BLOUNT
Communications Director EMEA at The Story
Mob
MONKIA
STRAUJA
Content Strategist previously at Team Liquid
PRINCE
YEBOAH
Project Manager at PlayStation
RAPHAEL
RAU
Esports, Gaming & Metaverse Brand Partnerships at
SPORTFIVE
ROB
SARGENT
Co-Founder at Flex
SAMUEL
JONES
Influencer Lead at Bastion
SARAH
FOX
Production & Events - Project Manager at
EPIC.LAN
SUE
LAVASANI
Senior Account Manager previously at Heaven
Media
VICKY
CHENG
VP, Partnerships at Sportskred