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Lee Hyde

Lee Hyde is a North American eSports specialist at Lenovo who helps schools build and scale sustainable collegiate and K–12 eSports programs by combining IT infrastructure, responsible AI, and inclusive student development.
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About Lee Hyde

Lee Hyde is a North American eSports specialist at Lenovo, partnering with schools across the country to launch and grow sustainable collegiate and K–12 eSports programs. With a background in IT leadership, including building the Carolina Gaming Arena at the University of North Carolina, he bridges technology infrastructure with competitive gaming ecosystems. Lee focuses on creating inclusive opportunities for students—whether as players, broadcasters, or tech operators—while promoting responsible AI integration in education. Passionate about student development, he advocates for structured leagues, scholarships, and holistic program design that support both social and academic growth.
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A Conversation with Lee Hyde
April 21, 2026
Michael Peres sits down with Lee Hyde, North American Esports Specialist at Lenovo, about how schools are building meaningful esports programs that go far beyond gaming. With experience leading initiatives at Lenovo and previously helping create the Carolina Gaming Arena at UNC Chapel Hill, Lee brings a practical view of how esports, technology, and education are starting to intersect in powerful ways.
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