I'm Paulo Correa, Creative Director and Creative Strategist with 15+ years of experience building integrated campaigns for global and regional brands, including McDonald’s, Lazada, Mondelez, Coca-Cola, Globe, Jollibee, Uniqlo, and Sanofi. I’m known for connecting consumer insight with creative execution to solve business challenges and unlock growth opportunities. I excel at leading the strategic development of campaigns from research and audience analysis through creative ideation and execution, partnering with planners, marketers, and data teams to create work that’s culturally relevant, commercially effective, and recognized for both creative excellence and measurable impact.

Paulo Correa

I'm Paulo Correa, Creative Director and Creative Strategist with 15+ years of experience building integrated campaigns for global and regional brands, including McDonald’s, Lazada, Mondelez, Coca-Cola, Globe, Jollibee, Uniqlo, and Sanofi. I’m known for connecting consumer insight with creative execution to solve business challenges and unlock growth opportunities. I excel at leading the strategic development of campaigns from research and audience analysis through creative ideation and execution, partnering with planners, marketers, and data teams to create work that’s culturally relevant, commercially effective, and recognized for both creative excellence and measurable impact.

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I’m Paulo Correa, Creative Director and Creative Strategist with 15+ years of experience building integrated campaigns for global and regional brands, including McDonald’s, Lazada, Mondelez, Coca-Cola, Globe, Jollibee, Uniqlo, and Sanofi. I’m known for connecting consumer insight with creative execution to solve business challenges and unlock growth opportunities.

I excel at leading the strategic development of campaigns from research and audience analysis through creative ideation and execution, partnering with planners, marketers, and data teams to create work that’s culturally relevant, commercially effective, and recognized for both creative excellence and measurable impact.

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Work Experience

Creative Director at Leo Burnett Manila (Publicis Groupe)
January 1, 2022 - Present
Lead a multidisciplinary team of creatives across integrated campaigns for global and regional brands, including McDonald’s Philippines, Mondelez, EssentiaLe, and Uniqlo. Oversee creative quality, stakeholder alignment, workflow management, and delivery across digital, social, experiential, and traditional channels. Develop integrated campaigns across digital, social, experiential, and traditional channels. Partner with planners and marketers to translate business objectives into effective creative platforms.
Creative Director at Propel Manila
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Led campaign strategy and creative development for local and regional brands. Developed insight-led communication platforms and integrated marketing campaigns.
Associate Creative Director / Creative Director at Grey Group
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2021
Developed campaigns for Coca-Cola, Globe, Smart, P&G, UNICEF, Pfizer, Shell, and other leading brands. Collaborated closely with strategy teams to create business-driven creative solutions.
Associate Creative Director at Provago
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2015
Led creative direction and contributed to strategic campaigns across multiple clients.
Art Director at Mega World Corporation
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
Art Director for brand and advertising projects across consumer categories.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts, Major in Advertising at Far Eastern University
January 11, 2030 - June 21, 2026
Certification in Digital Marketing & Communications at Asian Institute of Management
January 11, 2030 - June 21, 2026

Qualifications

AdFest Silver Winner for Creative Strategy Lotus (Night Classroom)
January 1, 2025 - June 21, 2026
TAM Buli Grand Prix Winner for The Classroom Project
January 1, 2024 - June 21, 2026
Ranked #39 in Adobe Creative Rankings
January 11, 2030 - June 21, 2026
Recognized by D&AD, Ad Stars, Global Effie Awards, Kidlat, and Boomerang Awards
January 11, 2030 - June 21, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Professional Services, Retail