Tom Dore is the Head of the Global Esports Academy (GEA) which is part of the Global Esports Federation, the international convening body for esports that brings together athletes, players and industry leaders in one inclusive platform. Tom is leading the GEA's work on coaching, education, professional development and membership. Tom is also a Senior Advisor at the British Esports Federation and led the establishment of the British Esports Student Champs, a national esports competition for schools and colleges which currently sees 570 teams playing each week on a Wednesday afterschool. He also led the development of the BTEC in Esports qualification in partnership with Pearson, the global learning company. There are now 6000 students studying these level 2 and level 3 qualifications in the UK. He is recognised as one of the leading voices in the world on esports and education.