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SVP, Creative Director | Art
EU portuguese passport with an O-1 VISA
Happily married to Carolina
Proud father of Marcelo
Currently working in New York City
EU portuguese passport with an O-1 VISA
Happily married to Carolina
Proud father of Marcelo
Currently working in New York City
Client List
AB InBev
Amgen (formerly Horizon)
Bank Carrefour
Bayer
Beiersdorf
Boehringer Ingelheim
Brazilian Government
Lactogal
Lilly
Nivea
Nnovartis
Penguin Books
Pfizer
Renner Stores
Sanofi
Siemens Healthineers
Uber
Unitel
Vivo
Volkswagen
Votorantim
Walmart
WWF
Amgen (formerly Horizon)
Bank Carrefour
Bayer
Beiersdorf
Boehringer Ingelheim
Brazilian Government
Lactogal
Lilly
Nivea
Nnovartis
Penguin Books
Pfizer
Renner Stores
Sanofi
Siemens Healthineers
Uber
Unitel
Vivo
Volkswagen
Votorantim
Walmart
WWF
Zillion brands from Brazil and Portugal
Jury & Mentoring
D&AD Shift Program
Clio Health
MAD Stars
The One Club for Creativity
AICP
AdForum PHNX
Clio Health
MAD Stars
The One Club for Creativity
AICP
AdForum PHNX
I'm Diego Tórgo, a Brazilian-Portuguese Creative Director. For two decades, I’ve worked in advertising across three continents, always focused on telling bold visual stories that connect with people and hopefully leave a mark.
Currently, I’m the SVP Creative Director at Area 23, where I lead The Refinery—our specialized group focused on pushing ideas, craft, and art direction. My role is to collaborate across the agency to keep the creative bar high and the work fresh.
I’ve been really lucky to see our work recognized, picking up over 20 Cannes Lions (including a Grand Prix and a Glass Lion) and helping Area 23 win Healthcare Agency of the Year three times.
Before this, I was at FCB Lisbon, where I was part of the team that won Portugal's first-ever Cannes Lions Grand Prix for "Portuguese (Re)Constitution." That project will always be special to me.
My philosophy is simple:
1. Get things done.
2. Work smart.
3. Don't be a douche.
I love this job and I'm always excited about what's next.
Feel free to reach out. I’d love to connect ✌️
Awards & Recognition
Global Rankings
The One Club for Creativity Global Ranking
2025
#5 Creative Director :: Global
#4 Creative Director :: United States
#7 Highest Ranked Work :: Global
#5 Creative Director :: Global
#4 Creative Director :: United States
#7 Highest Ranked Work :: Global
The Drum World Creative Rankings
2025
#44 Most Awarded Creative Director
#5 Technology Campaign
#7 Health and Pharma Campaign
#19 Most Awarded Agency
#44 Most Awarded Creative Director
#5 Technology Campaign
#7 Health and Pharma Campaign
#19 Most Awarded Agency
2024
#5 Health and Pharma Campaign
#8 Entertainment Campaign
#5 Health and Pharma Campaign
#8 Entertainment Campaign
WARC Creative 100 Global Ranking
2025
#32 Most Awarded Campaign
#4 Business & Industrial Campaign
#16 Most Awarded Agency
#32 Most Awarded Campaign
#4 Business & Industrial Campaign
#16 Most Awarded Agency
22x Cannes Lions
Grand Prix :: Design
Grand Prix :: Pharma
Gold :: Creative Data / Data Storytelling
Gold :: Entertainment for Sport / Branded Content
Gold :: H&W / Creative Data
Silver :: Brand Experience & Activation
Silver :: Entertainment for Sport / Diversity & Inclusion
Silver :: Glass: The Lion for Change
Silver :: H&W / Branded Content & Entertainment
Silver :: H&W / Integrated
Silver :: Industry Craft / Illustration
Silver :: Pharma / Copywrting
Silver :: Pharma / Direct
Silver :: Pharma / Film Craft
Bronze :: Audio & Radio / Innovation
Bronze :: Brand Experience & Activation
Bronze :: Brand Experience & Activation
Bronze :: Creative B2B / Innovative Use of Content
Bronze :: Entertainment / Branded Content
Bronze :: Industry Craft / Illustration
Bronze :: Pharma / Art Drection
Bronze :: PR / Research, Data & Analytics
Bronze :: PR / Research, Data & Analytics
Bronze :: Print & Publishing / Culture & Context
46X Shortlist
2025
Health Agency of the Year
2024
#7 Art Director :: Global
#1 Art Director :: United States
#6 Most Creative Agency :: Global
#2 Most Creative Agency :: United States
Health Agency of the Year
2023
Health Agency of the Year
2022
#3 Craft Agency of the Year
#1 Most Creative Agency :: Portugal
#19 Most Creative Agency :: Europe
26x One Show
Best of Discipline :: Radio & Audio
Fusion Pencil
Gold :: Branded Entertainment
Gold :: Design / Design for Good
Gold :: Design / Editorial
Gold :: Design / Illustration
Gold :: Design / Moving Image
Gold :: Music & Sound Craft
Gold :: Pharma / Innovation
Gold :: Print & Promotional
Gold :: Radio & Audio
Silver :: Design / Art Direction
Silver :: Design / Illustration
Silver :: H&W / Film
Silver :: Interactive, Online & Mobile
Silver :: Music & Sound Craft
Silver :: Pharma / Experiential / Immersive
Silver :: Pharma / Radio & Audio
Silver :: Radio & Audio
Bronze :: Branded Entertainment
Bronze :: Branded Entertainment
Bronze :: Experiential & Immersive
Bronze :: Moving Image Craft
Bronze :: Pharma / Art Direction
Bronze :: Pharma / Branded Content
Bronze :: Radio & Audio
19X Merit
2025
#4 Creative Director :: Global
#6 Highest Ranked Work :: Global
#2 Most Creative Agency :: Global
#4 Creative Director :: Global
#6 Highest Ranked Work :: Global
#2 Most Creative Agency :: Global
2023
#19 Art Director :: Europe
#19 Art Director :: Europe
44x Clios
Clio Awards
Grand Clio :: Branded Entertainment & Content
Gold :: Audio / Branded Entertainment & Content
Gold :: Audio / Specific Target Audience
Gold :: Branded Entertainment & Content
Gold :: Design / Editorial
Gold :: Audio / Specific Target Audience
Gold :: Branded Entertainment & Content
Gold :: Design / Editorial
Gold :: Public Relations
Silver :: Innovation
Bronze :: Audio Craft
Bronze :: Branded Entertainment & Content
Bronze :: Creative Use of Data
Clio Health Awards
Grand Clio :: Audio Craft
Grand Clio :: Creative Use of Data
Gold :: Creative Strategy
Gold :: Design / Printed Materials
Gold :: Design / Printed Materials
Gold :: Design / Printed Materials
Gold :: Design Craft / Animation
Gold :: Design Craft / Animation
Gold :: Design Craft / Art Direction
Gold :: Film / 60s to 5 minutes
Gold :: OOH / Poster
Silver :: Audio / Streaming
Silver :: Audio / Streaming
Silver :: Audio Craft / Copywriting
Silver :: Branded Entertainment & Content
Silver :: Creative Business Transformation
Silver :: Creative Use of Media
Silver :: Creative Effectiveness
Silver :: Design / Direct
Silver :: Digital Craft / Art Direction
Silver :: Design / Direct
Silver :: Digital Craft / Art Direction
Silver :: Digital Craft / User Interface
Silver :: Design Craft | Image Creation
Silver :: Direct / Film
Silver :: Direct / Film
Silver :: Health Equity
Silver :: Partnerships & Collaborations
Bronze :: Design / Brand Identity: New
Silver :: Partnerships & Collaborations
Bronze :: Design / Brand Identity: New
Bronze :: Branded Entertaiment & Content
Bronze :: Design / Posters
Bronze :: Design Craft | Art Direction
Bronze :: Design Craft / Image Creation
Bronze :: Direct / Print
Bronze :: Experience / Activation / Events
Bronze :: Film Craft / Animation
Bronze :: Health Equity
Bronze :: Film Craft / Animation
Bronze :: Health Equity
Bronze :: Innovation / Digital Product
Bronze :: Partnership & Collaborations
Bronze :: Print & OOH Craft
2023
Health & Pharma Agency of the Year
2025
Health & Pharma Agency of the Year
Health & Pharma Agency of the Year
2023
Health & Pharma Agency of the Year
6x D&AD
Graphite :: Entertainment / Audio
Wood :: Animation / Creative Use of Budget
Wood :: Entertainment / Experiential
Wood :: Illustration / Collaboration
Wood :: Impact / Design
Wood :: Radio & Audio / Entertainment
9X Shortlist
9X Shortlist
2025
#34 Creative Director / Advertising :: Global
#3 Most Awarded Agency :: Global
#34 Creative Director / Advertising :: Global
#3 Most Awarded Agency :: Global
60x London International Awards
Grand LIA :: Audio & Radio
Gold :: Audio & Radio / Creative Use of Data
Gold:: Audio & Radio / Innovative Use of A&R
Gold :: Audio & Radio / Sound Design
Gold :: Branded Entertainment / Audio
Gold :: H&W Craft / 2D Animation
Gold :: H&W Craft / Illustration
Gold :: H&W Craft / Music Adaptation - Song
Gold :: H&W Craft / User Interface
Gold :: Pharma Craft / Animation
Gold :: Post Production / 2D and Stop Motion Animation
Silver :: Audio & Radio / Pharmaceuticals
Silver :: Audio & Radio / Script Writing
Silver :: Branded Content / Documentary Short Film
Silver :: Branded Content / Scripted Short Film
Silver :: Creativity in Media / Use of Outdoor
Silver :: Creativity in PR / Best Use of Sponsorship
Silver :: Design / Creative Use of Data
Silver :: Design / Data Visualization
Silver :: H&W / Creative Use of Data
Silver :: H&W / Public Service/Charity/NGO
Silver :: H&W Craft / 2D Animation
Silver :: H&W Craft / Art Direction
Silver :: H&W Craft / Stop-frame Animation
Silver :: H&W Craft / Use of Licensed Music
Silver :: Online Film / H&W
Silver :: Pharma / Branded: Creative Use of Data
Silver :: Pharma / Branded: Devices and Diagnostics
Silver :: Pharma / Branded: Patient Engagement
Silver :: Pharma / Unbranded: Creative Data
Silver :: Pharma Craft / Art Direction
Silver :: Pharma Craft / Experiential Use Sound
Silver :: Pharma Craft / Illustration Campaign
Bronze :: Audio & Radio / Craft: Music Adaptation
Bronze :: Audio & Radio / Health & Pharma
Bronze :: Billboard / Creative Use of Data Campaign
Bronze :: Creative Use of Data / Data Visualization
Bronze :: Creativity In B2B / B2B Craft
Bronze :: Creativity In B2B / Best Local Market
Bronze :: Creativity in PR / Best Use of Sponsorship
Bronze :: Creativity in PR / Public and Political Affairs
Bronze :: Design / Zeitgeist
Bronze :: H&W / Creative Use of Data Campaign
Bronze :: H&W / Education and Service Campaign
Bronze :: H&W / Public Service/Charity/NGO Campaign
Bronze :: H&W Craft / Art Direction
Bronze :: Pharma / Social Responsibility
Bronze :: Pharma / Unbranded: Patient Engagement
Bronze :: Pharma / Unbranded: Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
Bronze :: Pharma / Unbranded: Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
Bronze :: Pharma / Unbranded: Pharmaceuticals & Vaccines
Bronze :: Pharma / Unbranded: Professional Services Campaign
Bronze :: Pharma Craft / Animation
Bronze :: Pharma Craft / Animation Campaign
Bronze :: Pharma Craft / Art Direction Campaign
Bronze :: Pharma Craft / Illustration
Bronze :: Print / Public Service/Charity/NGO
Bronze :: Pharma Craft / User Interface
Bronze :: Pharma Craft / User Interface
14X Finalist
18x Art Directors Club
Fusion Cube
Gold :: Design for Good / Experiential Design
Gold :: Design for Good / Illustration
Gold :: Illustration / Animation
Gold :: Pharma / H&W / Experiential Design
Gold :: Pharma / H&W / Motion Animation
Silver :: Design for Good / Illustration
Silver :: Design for Good / Motion / Fim Craft
Silver:: Design for Good / Pharma / H&W
Silver :: Illustration / Advertising
Silver :: Motion / Film Craft / Animation
Silver :: Motion / Film Craft / Short Video
Silver :: Publication / Books
Bronze :: Advertising / Animation
Bronze :: Advertising / Innovation
Bronze :: Design for Good / Publication
Bronze :: Illustration / Books
Bronze :: Pharma / H&W / Advertising / Film
5X Merit
2025
#5 Creative Director :: Global
#4 Creative Director :; United States
#4 Highest Ranked Work :: Global
#4 Most Awarded Agency :: Global
#5 Creative Director :: Global
#4 Creative Director :; United States
#4 Highest Ranked Work :: Global
#4 Most Awarded Agency :: Global
16x New York Festivals
Grand Prix :: Design
Gold :: Design
Gold :: Pharma - Craft / Art Direction
Gold :: Pharma - Craft / Art Direction
Gold :: Pharma - Print / Publishing
Silver :: H&W - A.I Driven Creativity
Silver :: H&W - OOH / Poster
Silver :: Pharma - Print / Publishing
Silver :: Pharma - Craft / Art Direction
Silver :: Pharma - Craft / Illustration
Silver :: Pharma - Craft / Print Materials
Silver :: Pharma - Design / Posters
Silver :: Pharma - Design / Posters
Silver :: Pharma - Print / Collateral
Bronze :: H&W - Digital / Apps
Bronze :: H&W - Direct
Bronze :: H&W - Craft / Art Direction
Bronze :: H&W - Craft / Typography
8X Finalist
8X Finalist
2x ANDYs
Gold :: Idea
Gold :: Reset
Gold :: Reset
4x El Ojo de Iberoamérica
Grand Ojo :: Design
Gold :: Editorial Design
Silver :: Script
Silver :: Animation
2022
Best Local Idea :: Portugal
Best Local Creative :: Portugal
Best Local Idea :: Portugal
Best Local Creative :: Portugal
1x Eurobest
Grand Prix :: Design
9x The Drum Awards
Chair's Award :: Design
Gold :: Advertising / Art Direction
Gold :: B2B / Audio
Gold :: Design / Audio
Gold :: Design / Interaction Design
Gold :: Experiential / Healthcare and Pharma
Gold :: Social Purpose / Advertising for Good
Silver :: Advertising / Animation
Bronze :: Advertising / Online Video / Long Form
2x Epica Awards
Gold :: Publication Design
Silver :: Media & Entertainment
4x Ciclope Festival
Silver :: Special Section / Low Budget
Bronze :: Special Section / Low Budget
Finalist :: Sound & Music / Licensed Music
Bronze :: Special Section / Low Budget
Finalist :: Sound & Music / Licensed Music
Latino
Gold :: Animation
Gold :: Music
6x Brazilian Creative Club
Gold :: Film / Animation
Gold :: Film / Editing
Silver :: Film / Animation
Silver :: Sound Design
Bronze :: Film / Animation
Bronze :: Film / Direction
3X In Book
3x Fast Company's Innovation by Design
Honoree :: Best Data Design / Magnetic Stories
Honoree :: Best Data Design / The Identity Builder
Honoree :: Best Health & Wellness Design / Magnetic Stories
Honoree :: Best Data Design / The Identity Builder
Honoree :: Best Health & Wellness Design / Magnetic Stories
3x Brazil Design Awards
Grand Prix :: Craft for Design
Gold :: Craft for Design / Motion
Silver :: Social Impact Design / Health
Gold :: Craft for Design / Motion
Silver :: Social Impact Design / Health
2x LAD Awards
Grand Prix :: Animation
People's Choice :: Animation
People's Choice :: Animation
6x AdAge
Healthcare Marketing Impact Award
Best in Show
Gold :: Purpose-Led
Silver :: Branded Entertainment / Content
Silver :: Creative Data
Silver :: Purpose-Led
Bronze :: Print / OOH
Best in Show
Gold :: Purpose-Led
Silver :: Branded Entertainment / Content
Silver :: Creative Data
Silver :: Purpose-Led
Bronze :: Print / OOH
AdAge Creativity Award
Finalist :: Craft of the Year (2023)
Finalist :: Craft of the Year (2023)
7x MAD Stars
Grand Prix :: Education
Gold :: Craft / Art Direction
Gold :: Design / Publication
Gold :: Pivot / Publication
Silver :: Peace & Justice
Bronze :: Direct / Publication
Crystal :: Film
7x AdForum PHNX
Grand Prix :: Creativity for Peace
Grand Prix :: Print
Gold :: Creativity for Peace
Gold :: Graphic Design
Gold :: Print Craft
Gold :: Publication Design
Silver :: Public Relations
5x Lisbon International Awards
Grand Prix :: Illustration
Gold :: Creative Effectiveness
Gold :: Promo & Activation
Gold :: PR
Gold :: PR
Bronze :: Press
43x Lusophones Awards
2X Grand Prix
8X Gold
12X Silver
21X Bronze
8X Gold
12X Silver
21X Bronze
2x Portugal Creative Club
Gold :: Audio
Bronze :: Craft / Copywriting
Bronze :: Craft / Copywriting
24x MM+M Awards
Gold :: Corporate Branding Campaign
Gold :: Digital Initiative for Non-Consumers
Gold :: Health Advocacy/Health Affairs/Public Policy
Gold: Health-Tech Innovation
Gold :: Multichannel Campaign
Gold :: Orphan Product Marketing Initiative
Gold :: Professional Print Campaign
Gold :: Professional Sales Tool
Gold :: Use of Customer Experience Marketing
Gold :: Use of Data and Analytics or Data Platform
Gold :: Use of Film or Video
Gold :: Use of Immersive Technology
Gold :: Use of Social Media
Silver :: Consumer Print Campaign
Silver :: Corporate Branding Campaign
Silver :: Digital Initiative for Non-Consumers
Silver :: Health Advocacy/Health Affairs/Public Policy
Silver :: Orphan Product Marketing Initiative
Silver :: Philanthropic or Purpose-Driven Campaign
Silver :: Point-of-Care Marketing
Silver :: Professional Sales Tools
Silver :: Use of Customer Experience Marketing
Silver :: Use of Influencer Marketing
Silver :: Use of Market Access Marketing ns
8x Manny Awards
Gold :: Innovation Award
Gold :: Best Medical Device Campaign
Gold :: Best Patient Engagement Campaign
2X Gold :: Best Point Of Care Campaign
2X Gold :: Best Professional Print Campaign
Gold :: Best Rare Disease Campaign
Gold :: Best Medical Device Campaign
Gold :: Best Patient Engagement Campaign
2X Gold :: Best Point Of Care Campaign
2X Gold :: Best Professional Print Campaign
Gold :: Best Rare Disease Campaign
22x The Creative Floor
Gold :: Animation
3X Gold :; Art Direction
2X Gold :; Artificial Intelligence
2X Gold :: Best Digital Tactic
Gold :: Best Smart Phone App
Gold :: Best Tablet App
Gold :: Best Use of Technology
2X Gold :: Design
Gold :: Exhibitions
2X Gold :: Illustration
Gold :: Packaging / Pro Bono
Gold :: Poster Individual
Gold :: Press Campaign
2X Gold :: Print Sales / Pro Bono
Gold :: Symposium
3X Gold :; Art Direction
2X Gold :; Artificial Intelligence
2X Gold :: Best Digital Tactic
Gold :: Best Smart Phone App
Gold :: Best Tablet App
Gold :: Best Use of Technology
2X Gold :: Design
Gold :: Exhibitions
2X Gold :: Illustration
Gold :: Packaging / Pro Bono
Gold :: Poster Individual
Gold :: Press Campaign
2X Gold :: Print Sales / Pro Bono
Gold :: Symposium
2x KIAF Awards
Gold :: Print & Publishing
Silver :: Design
1x Cresta Awards
Silver :: Moving Image / Over 60s
1x Gerety Awards
Bronze :: Work for Good
6x Lürzer's Archive
6X Published Campaigns
2022
#1 Art Director :: Portugal
#1 Art Director :: Portugal
CREATIVE DIRECTOR [ART]
New York City
Email: dtorgo@gmail.com
Linkedin: @dtorgo
