Gerald Youngblood, Chief Marketing Officer North America, Lenovo

Gerald Youngblood is an award-winning technology and gaming executive. As the Chief Marketing Officer for Lenovo North America, he drives regional marketing and communications for the leading global technology brand. His team is responsible for growing customer and partner preference for the entire portfolio of Lenovo commercial and consumer offerings. He is also the co-founder of Tankee, a parent-approved destination for kids to watch gaming video content they love. Youngblood holds a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Texas at Dallas.

Gerald also holds the roles of Board Member – National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDCHQ)

He’s married and has a son who games with him several times a week, purely for research purposes.

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