Paolo Vergalito here, a Creative Director with 25+ years at the intersection of creativity, production, and strategy. In my current role at Materialise NV, I lead the development of audiovisual storytelling and digital media within an international tech environment, directing a team of four audiovisual creators and coordinating a large freelance network to deliver high-quality content for global campaigns and corporate communication. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on production, shaping creative concepts and overseeing production from concept to delivery. What drives me most is building media that people genuinely engage with. I believe the strongest content is part of recognizable formats and stories audiences return to over time. I enjoy developing narratives, experimenting with formats, and iterating to improve them. I collaborate with brands, broadcasters, and creative partners across cultures, translating ideas into compelling stories while maintaining a strong creative vision. I also work as an independent creative producer on selected projects, prioritizing long-term relationships built on trust. I’m energized by environments where experimentation, storytelling, and digital culture intersect, and I’m eager to contribute my experience in creative direction, storytelling, and media production to organizations that value creativity, collaboration, and impact.

Paolo Vergalito

Paolo Vergalito here, a Creative Director with 25+ years at the intersection of creativity, production, and strategy. In my current role at Materialise NV, I lead the development of audiovisual storytelling and digital media within an international tech environment, directing a team of four audiovisual creators and coordinating a large freelance network to deliver high-quality content for global campaigns and corporate communication. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on production, shaping creative concepts and overseeing production from concept to delivery. What drives me most is building media that people genuinely engage with. I believe the strongest content is part of recognizable formats and stories audiences return to over time. I enjoy developing narratives, experimenting with formats, and iterating to improve them. I collaborate with brands, broadcasters, and creative partners across cultures, translating ideas into compelling stories while maintaining a strong creative vision. I also work as an independent creative producer on selected projects, prioritizing long-term relationships built on trust. I’m energized by environments where experimentation, storytelling, and digital culture intersect, and I’m eager to contribute my experience in creative direction, storytelling, and media production to organizations that value creativity, collaboration, and impact.

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Paolo Vergalito here, a Creative Director with 25+ years at the intersection of creativity, production, and strategy. In my current role at Materialise NV, I lead the development of audiovisual storytelling and digital media within an international tech environment, directing a team of four audiovisual creators and coordinating a large freelance network to deliver high-quality content for global campaigns and corporate communication. I combine strategic thinking with hands-on production, shaping creative concepts and overseeing production from concept to delivery.

What drives me most is building media that people genuinely engage with. I believe the strongest content is part of recognizable formats and stories audiences return to over time. I enjoy developing narratives, experimenting with formats, and iterating to improve them. I collaborate with brands, broadcasters, and creative partners across cultures, translating ideas into compelling stories while maintaining a strong creative vision. I also work as an independent creative producer on selected projects, prioritizing long-term relationships built on trust. I’m energized by environments where experimentation, storytelling, and digital culture intersect, and I’m eager to contribute my experience in creative direction, storytelling, and media production to organizations that value creativity, collaboration, and impact.

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Work Experience

Creative Director at Materialise NV
January 1, 2017 - Present
Leading the audiovisual direction within the marketing team. Managing a team of four audiovisual creators and coordinating a large international network of freelancers. Responsible for visual storytelling, video production and creative development for global campaigns and corporate communication.
Multimedia Specialist at Materialise NV
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2017
Member of the marketing team responsible for audiovisual storytelling, video production and the creation of visual assets for worldwide campaigns.
Creative Director (Freelance – FAT PALERMO BV) at FAT PALERMO BV
January 1, 2000 - Present
Creative lead and audiovisual producer for campaigns, television, branded content and corporate storytelling.

Education

Master at PHIKO – Art Secondary School Hasselt (Audiovisual Arts)
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2000
Diploma in Audiovisual Arts at PHIKO – Art Secondary School Hasselt (Audiovisual Arts)
January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1995

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services