
EU passport with an O-1 VISA
Happily married to Carolina
Proud father of Marcelo
Currently working in New York City
I’m Diego Tórgo, a Brazilian-Portuguese Creative Director with 20 years of experience working in advertising across three continents. Throughout my career, I’ve focused on bold visual storytelling, creating ideas that connect with people in meaningful ways and hopefully leave a lasting impression.
Currently, I’m SVP Creative Director at Area 23, where I lead The Refinery, a specialized division focused on pushing boundaries in ideas, craft, and art direction. My role is to collaborate across the agency, ensuring every project hits the highest creative standards while keeping things fresh and impactful.
Along the way, I’ve been lucky to see our work recognized on some of the biggest stages. We picked up more than 20 Cannes Lions, including a Grand Prix and a Glass Lion, saw Area 23 named Healthcare Agency of the Year three years in a row, and celebrated Grand Prix wins at some of the world’s top awards. It has been an incredible journey filled with milestones I am truly proud of.
Before joining Area 23, I worked as an ACD at FCB Lisbon, where I had the chance to be part of a defining moment for Portuguese advertising. The Penguin Random House project, "Portuguese (Re)Constitution," earned the first and only Cannes Lions Grand Prix in Portugal’s history. It is a project that will always stay close to me, not just because of the recognition but because of what it meant for the industry back home.
At the core of everything I do is a simple philosophy:
1. Get things done.
2. Work smart.
3. Be kind to people.
This profession continues to inspire me every day, and I’m always eager to see what’s next.
If you’d like to connect, let’s talk. I’d love to hear from you.
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
Silver H&W / Branded Content & Entertainment
Silver H&W / Integrated
Silver Industry Craft / Illustration
Silver Pharma / Copywriting
Silver Pharma / Direct
Silver Pharma / Film Craft
Bronze Audio & Radio / Innovation
Bronze Brand Experience & Activation
Bronze Creative B2B / Innovative Use of Content
Bronze Entertainment / Branded Content
Bronze Industry Craft / Illustration
Bronze Pharma / Art Direction
Bronze PR / Research, Data & Analytics
Bronze Print & Publishing / Culture & Context
46X Shortlist
2025
Healthcare 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
Healthcare Agency of the Year
2023
Healthcare Agency of the Year
2022
#3 Agency of the Year - Track Craft
#19 Most Creative Agency - Europe
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 Health & Wellness / 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
#2 Most Creative Agency - Global
#6 Highest Ranked Work - Global
2023
#19 Art Director - Europe
Clios
Grand Clio Branded Entertainment & Content
Gold Audio
Gold Audio
Gold Branded Entertainment & Content
Gold Design / Editorial
Gold Public Relations
Silver Innovation
Bronze Audio Craft
Bronze Branded Entertainment & Content
Bronze Creative Use of Data
Health Awards
Grand Clio Audio Craft
Grand Clio Creative Use of Data
Gold Audio Craft / Sound Design
Gold Creative Strategy
Gold Creative Use Of Data / Storytelling
Gold Design / Printed Materials
Gold Design / Printed Materials
Gold Design Craft / Animation
Gold Design Craft / Art Direction
Gold Film / 60s to 5 minutes
Gold OOH / Poster
Silver Audio / Streaming
Silver Audio Craft / Copywriting
Silver Branded Entertainment & Content
Silver Creative Business Transformation
Silver Creative Effectiveness
Silver Creative Use of Media
Silver Design / Direct
Silver Digital Craft / Art Direction
Silver Digital Craft / User Interface
Silver Design Craft / Image Creation
Silver Direct / Film
Silver Health Equity
Silver Partnerships & Collaborations
Bronze Branded Entertainment & Content
Bronze Design / Brand Identity: New
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 Innovation / Digital Product
Bronze Partnership & Collabotations
Bronze Print & OOH Craft
2025
Health & Pharma Agency of the Year
2023
Health & Pharma Agency of the Year
D&AD
Graphite Pencil Entertainment / Audio
Wood Pencil Animation / Creative Use of Budget
Wood Pencil Entertainment / Experiential
Wood Pencil Illustration / Collaboration
Wood Pencil Impact / Design
Wood Pencil Radio & Audio / Entertainment
9X Shortlist
London International Awards
Grand LIA Audio & Radio
Gold Audio & Radio
Gold Audio & Radio
Gold Audio & Radio
Gold Audio & Radio
Gold Branded Entertainment
Gold Health & Wellness Craft
Gold Health & Wellness Craft
Gold Pharma Craft
Gold Post Production
Silver Audio & Radio
Silver Audio & Radio
Silver Branded Content
Silver Online Film
Silver Pharma
Silver Pharma
Silver Pharma Craft
Silver Pharma Craft
Silver Pharma Craft
Bronze Design
Bronze Health & Wellness Craft
Bronze Pharma
Bronze Pharma
Bronze Pharma
Bronze Pharma
Bronze Pharma Craft
Bronze Pharma Craft
Bronze Pharma Craft
Bronze Pharma Craft
Bronze Print
2023
Health & Pharma Agency of the Year
Art Directors Club NY
Fusion Cube
Gold Design for Good / Experiential Design
Gold Design for Good / Illustration
Gold Pharma / H&W / Experiential Design
Gold Pharma / H&W / Motion Animation
Gold Illustration / Animation
Silver Design for Good / Illustration
Silver Design for Good / Pharma / H&W
Silver Design for Good / Motion / Fim Craft
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 Most Awarded Agency - Global
#4 Highest Ranked Work
New York Festival
Grand Prix Design
Gold Design / Brand Design / Books
Gold Pharma / Craft / Art Direction
Gold Pharma / Print / Publication
Silver H&W / A.I Driven Creativity
Silver H&W / OOH / Poster
Silver Pharma / Craft / Art Direction
Silver Pharma / Craft / Illustration
Silver Pharma / Craft / Print Materials
Silver Pharma / Design / Posters
Silver Pharma / Print / Collateral
Silver Pharma / Print / Publishing
Bronze H&W / Craft / Art Direction
Bronze H&W / Craft / Typography
Bronze H&W / Digital / Apps
Bronze H&W / Direct
2024
Health & Pharma Agency of the Year
ANDY Awards
Gold Idea
Gold Reset
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 Agency - Portugal
Eurobest
Grand Prix Design
The Drum Awards
Chair's Award Design
Gold Advertising / Art Direction
Gold B2B / Audio
Gold Design / Audio
Gold Design / Interaction Design
Gold Experiential / Healtcare & Pharma
Gold Social Purpose / Advertising for Good
Silver Advertising / Animation
Bronze Advertising / Online Video
Brazil Design Awards
Grand Prix Craft for Design
Gold Craft for Design / Motion
Silver Social Impact Design / Health
Brazilian Creative Club
Silver Film / Animation
Bronze Film / Direction
1X In Book
AdAge
AdAge Healthcare Marketing Impact Award
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
MAD Stars
Grand Prix Education
Gold Craft / Art Direction
Gold Design / Publication
Gold Pivot / Publication
Silver Peace & Justice
Bronze Direct / Publication
Crystal Film
AdForum PHNX
Grand Prix Print
Grand Prix Creativity for Peace
Gold Print Craft
Gold Graphic Design
Gold Publication Design
Gold Creativity for Peace
Silver Public Relations
Lisbon International Awards
Grand Prix Illustration
Gold Promo & Activation
Gold Creative Effectiveness
Bronze Press
Lusos Awards
3X Grand Prix
15X Gold
25X Silver
27X Bronze
5X Agency of the Year
MM+M Awards
Gold Digital Initiative For Non-Consumers
Gold Professional Print Campaign
Gold Multichannel Campaign
Gold Orphan Product Marketing Initiative
Gold Professional Sales Tool
Silver Digital For Non-Consumers
Silver Health Affairs / Public Policy
Silver Professional Sales Tools
Silver Orphan Product Marketing Initiative
Silver Use Of Customer Experience Marketing
Silver Consumer Print Campaign
Silver Corporate Branding Campaign
Silver Point-Of-Care Marketing
Silver Use Of Market Access Marketing
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
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
Ciclope Festival
Latin
Gold Animation
Gold Music
Global
Bronze Low Budget
Epica Awards
Gold Publication Design
Silver Media & Entertainment
KIAF Awards
Gold Print & Publishing
Silver Design
Cresta Awards
Silver Moving Image / Over 60s
Gerety Awards
Bronze Work For Good
Lürzer's Archive
6X Published Campaigns
2022
#1 Art Director - Portugal
Global Rankings
The One Club for Creativity Global Ranking
2025
#5 creative director - Global
#4 creative director - United States
#3 Most Creative Agency - Global
#7 Highest Ranked Work - Global
2023
#4 Most Creative Agency - Global
The Drum World Creative Rankings
2025
#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
#20 Most Awarded Agency
WARC Creative 100
2025
#32 Most Awarded Campaign - Magnetic Stories
#4 Business & Industrial Campaign - Magnetic Stories
#16 Most Awarded agency
2024
#12 Most Awarded agency
Others
Jury Participation & Mentoring
D&AD Shift Program
Clio Health
MAD Stars
The One Club for Creativity - Miami
AICP
AdForum PHNX
Featured
LIONS - The Work
LIONS - The Work
Muse by Clio
The Drum
The Drum
AdAge
AdAge
AdAge
AdAge
AdAge
Contagious
Contagious
Latin Spots
Latin Spots
Colossal
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Little Black Book
Little Black Book
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