Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Smart Sports & AI Innovation
Lenovo
Asia Sheikh is a visionary technology executive and Chief Technologist (CTO) for Lenovo’s Sports Vertical, where she leads the creation of AI-powered ecosystems that transform sports, cities, venues, and global live events into intelligent, responsive environments, and advances Lenovo’s vision of using intelligent technology to redefine how global sports are played, operated, and experienced.
With more than 20 years of experience in enterprise digital transformation, Asia leads the design of AI-powered ecosystems that turn stadiums, cities, and live sporting events into connected, data-driven environments. She architects next-generation command centers, digital twin platforms, and real-time analytics systems that enable elite performance, operational resilience, and immersive fan engagement at scale. Her work brings together edge-to-cloud infrastructure, AI-driven insights, sustainability intelligence, and immersive technologies into a unified operational fabric—helping leagues, venues, and host cities anticipate risks, optimize resources, and deliver seamless, inclusive experiences before, during, and after every event.
Her mission is to help shape the future of sports and cities through responsible AI, human-centered design, and smarter technology for all.
Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Smart Sports & AI Innovation
Lenovo
Asia Sheikh is a visionary technology executive and Chief Technologist (CTO) for Lenovo’s Sports Vertical, where she leads the creation of AI-powered ecosystems that transform sports, cities, venues, and global live events into intelligent, responsive environments, and advances Lenovo’s vision of using intelligent technology to redefine how global sports are played, operated, and experienced.
With more than 20 years of experience in enterprise digital transformation, Asia leads the design of AI-powered ecosystems that turn stadiums, cities, and live sporting events into connected, data-driven environments. She architects next-generation command centers, digital twin platforms, and real-time analytics systems that enable elite performance, operational resilience, and immersive fan engagement at scale. Her work brings together edge-to-cloud infrastructure, AI-driven insights, sustainability intelligence, and immersive technologies into a unified operational fabric—helping leagues, venues, and host cities anticipate risks, optimize resources, and deliver seamless, inclusive experiences before, during, and after every event.
Her mission is to help shape the future of sports and cities through responsible AI, human-centered design, and smarter technology for all.
