With over 20 years in the industry, I've navigated agency life as a Senior Art Director, Associate Creative Director, and Executive Creative Director, blending creativity, technology, and marketing to craft impactful brand experiences. After launching my own digital production house in 2013, I led creative teams across Brand Content, Publishing, E-Sports, and Influencer Marketing. My work has been recognized by Fast Company, VICE, Ad Age, Adweek, and top global award shows, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, Clio, and the UAE Cannes Young Lions. I have collaborated with global brands such as Kraft Heinz, Burger King, adidas, Deliveroo, BYD, Amazon, Hardee's, Bose, Lenovo, and STC.

Diogo Borges

With over 20 years in the industry, I've navigated agency life as a Senior Art Director, Associate Creative Director, and Executive Creative Director, blending creativity, technology, and marketing to craft impactful brand experiences. After launching my own digital production house in 2013, I led creative teams across Brand Content, Publishing, E-Sports, and Influencer Marketing. My work has been recognized by Fast Company, VICE, Ad Age, Adweek, and top global award shows, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, Clio, and the UAE Cannes Young Lions. I have collaborated with global brands such as Kraft Heinz, Burger King, adidas, Deliveroo, BYD, Amazon, Hardee's, Bose, Lenovo, and STC.

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With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve navigated agency life as a Senior Art Director, Associate Creative Director, and Executive Creative Director, blending creativity, technology, and marketing to craft impactful brand experiences. After launching my own digital production house in 2013, I led creative teams across Brand Content, Publishing, E-Sports, and Influencer Marketing.

My work has been recognized by Fast Company, VICE, Ad Age, Adweek, and top global award shows, including Cannes Lions, D&AD, The One Show, Clio, and the UAE Cannes Young Lions. I have collaborated with global brands such as Kraft Heinz, Burger King, adidas, Deliveroo, BYD, Amazon, Hardee’s, Bose, Lenovo, and STC.

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Language

English
Advanced
Portuguese
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Creative Director at XELEMENT Saudi Arabia
January 1, 2024 - Present
Leading creative direction for major clients such as Riyad Bank, Sports Boulevard, Amazon, Nadec, and Almosafer since January 2024, driving impactful brand experience through a blend of creativity, technology, and marketing.
Executive Creative Tech Director at _ and us UAE
December 31, 2023 - August 3, 2025
Managed creative tech direction from September 2021 to December 2023, collaborating with top clients including Anghami, adidas, Deliveroo, Hardee's, and Saudi Tourism Authority, integrating creativity with technology to craft innovative brand experiences.
Design Director at Wunderman Thompson UAE
September 30, 2021 - August 3, 2025
Oversaw design projects and teams from March 2020 to September 2021, contributing to and delivering creative solutions for diverse clients and brand campaigns.
Associate Creative Director - Head of Art at Publicis Brazil
February 29, 2020 - August 3, 2025
Led art direction and creative strategies from December 2017 to February 2020, working with major clients such as Lenovo, Burger King, Bose, Microsoft, HSBC, Carrefour, Bradesco, Heineken, and Motorola.
Head of Design at Webedia Brazil / Spain / Portugal
December 31, 2017 - August 3, 2025
Managed design teams and projects focusing on brands like Old Spice, Gilette, Dell, and Microsoft from August 2015 to December 2017, driving innovation and creative design execution.
Founder at Blou.ag Brazil
July 31, 2015 - August 3, 2025
Founded and operated a digital production house from July 2012 to July 2015, leading creative projects for clients including Google, Kraft, Johnson’s Co., and Microsoft.
Associate Creative Director - Art Director at FCB Brasil Brazil
July 31, 2012 - August 3, 2025
Directed art and creative strategies from November 2007 to July 2012, collaborating with clients like Nivea, HP, Motorola, Pão de Açucar, and Gafisa.

Education

Bachelor at University of Sorocaba
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2004
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at São Carlos Federal University
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

Qualifications

MAD STARS Preliminary Jury
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Young Lions Competition UAE
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Effie MENA
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Young Lions Competition Romania
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
The One Show for Creativity
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Jury Next Creative Leaders
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Mentorship Saudi Ad School
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2025
D&AD MasterClass Programme
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Retail, Financial Services, Travel & Hospitality, Software & Internet