Patricio Schwanek

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Patricio Schwanek is a senior executive and creative strategist with over 30 years of experience leading cross-border projects in film, television, advertising, and emerging technologies.

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Patricio Schwanek is a senior executive and creative strategist with over 30 years of experience leading cross-border projects in film, television, advertising, and emerging technologies. Based in Zagreb, Croatia, he operates at the intersection of business development, AI-driven innovation, and global production services. Patricio has successfully managed multicultural teams, negotiated high-value partnerships, and expanded market presence across Europe, Latin America, and the Mediterranean. In recent years, he has focused on integrating AI into business workflows, optimizing decision-making, and delivering scalable solutions for diverse industries. His career spans collaborations with top-tier brands, political campaigns, and international co-productions, always blending strategic insight with hands-on execution. Fluent in English and Spanish, with working knowledge of Croatian, Patricio brings a unique mix of cultural adaptability, entrepreneurial drive, and technological vision.

  • 14 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianFluent
  • EnglishFluent
  • CroatianFluent
  • ItalianFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Wholesale & Distribution
  • Consumer Goods
  • Professional Services

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Work experience· 5 roles

Associated Partner, Executive Producer, New Business Manager · Vertigo Media, CroatiaJan 2023 – Present · 3 yrs 11 mos

Led business development and commercial productions across Europe, MENA, and the Balkans.

Production Manager · Jadran Film Studios, CroatiaDec 2022 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 9 mos
Executive Producer, New Business Manager · Light Film International, CroatiaDec 2019 – Aug 2025 · 5 yrs 9 mos
New Business Manager · Bunker.hr, CroatiaDec 2016 – Aug 2025 · 8 yrs 9 mos
Trade Consultant & Business Developer · International Trade & Product Consultancy, CroatiaJan 2012 – Present · 14 yrs 11 mos

Education

Director of Cinema · Libera Università del Cinema di Roma2030 – 2025
Film Technician Diploma · University of Córdoba, Argentina1986 – 1989
Screenwriting Program · Guionarte, Buenos Aires, Argentina1993 – 1994

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