The Intel FutureGen leadership programme was launched in 2019 and is a partnership between Intel and NSE 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
