Alessio Zachariades - Founder (Team), CEO, Creative Director: Music and Sound Design

Q: Where is Alessio based?

Alessio is based in Leipzig, Germany .

Q: What languages does Alessio speak?

Alessio speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced) .

Q: How many years of experience does Alessio have?

Alessio has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Alessio has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 12 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months . Note that Alessio may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Alessio's latest experience?

Alessio's most recent position is Founder (Team), CEO, Creative Director: Music and Sound Design at Active Fungus Studios .

Q: What companies has Alessio worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alessio has worked for Active Fungus Studios , Agenturgruppe METZLER VATER - The Experience Group (METZLER VATER LIVE GmbH) , and Self-employed .

Q: Which industries is Alessio most experienced in?

Alessio is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Arts and Crafts , and Professional Services . Alessio also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Advertising .

Q: Which business areas is Alessio most experienced in?

Alessio is most experienced in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Production/Manufacturing . Alessio also has some experience in Product Development , Sales , and Customer Service .

Q: Which industries has Alessio worked in recently?

Alessio has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing , Arts and Crafts , and Information Technology (IT) .

Q: Which business areas has Alessio worked in recently?

Alessio has recently worked in business areas like Operations , Project Management , and Production/Manufacturing .

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Leipzig, Germany

Experience

Mar 2020 - Present

6 years

Founder (Team), CEO, Creative Director: Music and Sound Design

Active Fungus Studios

Development of story-driven adventure RPGs with innovative dialogue mechanics
Strategy development for "Games as a Service": themed environments in a subscription model with optional custom-built showcases and interactive story mechanics
Digitizing customer communication and learning content with maximum engagement and dynamic experience management
Target audiences: trade fairs and exhibition companies, DAX corporations, public educational institutions

Feb 2019 - Jul 2021

2 years 6 months

Concept Developer

Agenturgruppe METZLER VATER - The Experience Group (METZLER VATER LIVE GmbH)

Concept, design, development, and consulting for integrated brand and communication strategies (digital, experiential, architecture, design)
Pitch management: client communication and presentations, resource planning, and team leadership
Coordination of interdisciplinary creative teams, controlling, and account development
Strategic alignment, development, and change management of operations and processes for the agency group and business units
Establishment of a cross-company interdisciplinary creative unit as a hub for concept development and consulting
Projects: global event marketing strategy for SAP (hybrid TechEd concept), communication strategy for a Korean premium automotive brand in the European market

Jul 2018 - Dec 2018

6 months

Project Manager

trendhouse event marketing gmbh

Support for senior project managers in planning and executing large-scale projects for key accounts
Independent handling of tenders: concept, costing, and presentation
Execution of own projects in concept and planning phases with clients
Calculation of external and agency costs, milestone planning, execution, team and trade coordination
Client support, stage direction, and billing
Technical planning (Vectorworks, AutoCAD) and communication with clients and partners

Jan 2017 - Jun 2018

1 year 6 months

Project Manager, Account Manager, Technical Director

livetec gmbh

Independent concept development and execution of medium to large events for key accounts
Coordination of clients and partners as well as team responsibility
Budget and schedule planning, proposal costing, and management of own accounts
Teaching assignment for trainees

Feb 2016 - Apr 2016

3 months

Founder (Team) and Managing Director

startup software company app development

Conceptualization and implementation of a software startup up to the first funding round (business plan, financing pitch)
Focus on mobile app design and development for creative apps and games around music and composition
Development of mobile tools for professional musicians and music production, e.g. "Emotionalize" – Create Soundtracks for Your Videos

Jan 2012 - Dec 2017

6 years

Sound Engineer

theater

Regular engagements at the Prinzregententheater, the Munich Kammerspiele, the Bavarian State Opera Munich, the Volkstheater Munich and the Stadttheater Ingolstadt

Jan 2011 - Dec 2012

2 years

Composer, Musician

Collaboration with the Guildhall School of Music & Drama

Music concept development, several stays in London
Composition projects in collaboration with various programs

Jan 2009 - Dec 2017

9 years

Composer, Sound Engineer

metropoltheater freimann

Composition and sound engineering design for various theater productions
Creating and performing theater music
Developing and installing sound system concepts
Training new employees, technical pre-planning and budgeting
Scheduling and running numerous in-house productions and guest performances across the entire German-speaking region

Jun 2008 - Jun 2015

7 years 1 month

Junior Account Management - Project/Team Coordination

opsec-security gmbh

Part-time role in trademark protection, counterfeits, re-imports and license enforcement

Jan 2008 - Present

18 years 2 months

Event support, concept development, scheduling, sound engineering

Self-employed

Support for concerts, art projects and industrial events as technical staff
Event and installation planning and execution as project manager and team leader since 2015

Jun 2007 - Dec 2008

1 year 7 months

Audio Technical Lead

bel etage theater münchen

Installation and management of technical equipment
Evening technical operations and artist support

Jan 2007 - Dec 2011

5 years

Founder (Team) and Managing Director

failure records – mobile recording solutions

Founded and managed a mobile recording studio
Product development and customer support for mobile recording solutions

Senior Creative Project Manager

AMEX GBT, American Express Global Business Travel, Customer Event Service

Established the Creative & Production department in the 17-person German event team and closely networked with creative departments in other countries to create an international creative network
Developed and expanded the ability to design creative and customized event concepts for client requests and tenders
Worked closely with the New Business Team on strategy and portfolio development, cross-selling initiatives, new client acquisition, and chemistry meetings
Led key creative projects, advising and supporting project teams in creative tasks, concept development, and production
Responsible for content conception, video production, live staging (direction), and show production
Built a network of creative freelancers for design, animation, video production, and architecture

Hybrid

Senior Concept Developer

follow red GmbH, brand communication agency

Became the agency expert in digital and hybrid events and built this capability into the agency profile
Conceived new event formats, storytelling, as well as stage and content direction
Rebuilt and took responsibility for the creative department for events and experiential marketing
Developed internal processes for pitch and project execution, including training and performance tracking
Managed key accounts (Daimler, AIDA, Hugo Boss, Continental), new client acquisition, and growth of existing clients
Developed interdisciplinary campaigns: advised on brand identity and development, internal and external image and brand awareness, strategy development, and target group-specific brand communication
Activated the internal interface with the PR department

Industries Experience

See where this freelancer has spent most of their professional time. Longer bars indicate deeper hands-on experience, while shorter ones reflect targeted or project-based work.

Experienced in Media and Entertainment (19 years), Arts and Crafts (18.5 years), Professional Services (7 years), Information Technology (6 years), and Advertising (3 years).

Media and Entertainment

Arts and Crafts

Professional Services

Information Technology

Advertising

Business Areas Experience

The graph below provides a cumulative view of the freelancer's experience across multiple business areas, calculated from completed and active engagements. It highlights the areas where the freelancer has most frequently contributed to planning, execution, and delivery of business outcomes.

Experienced in Operations (19 years), Project Management (18 years), Production (18 years), Product Development (12 years), Sales (8.5 years), and Customer Service (8.5 years).

Operations

Project Management

Production

Product Development

Sales

Customer Service

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

Education

Oct 2009 - Oct 2012

LMU Munich

Economics, Musicology · Munich, Germany

Oct 2006 - Mar 2008

Akademie Deutsche Pop

Dipl. Sound Engineer · Sound Engineer · Munich, Germany · Graduated with distinction 95.5%

Oct 1997 - Jun 2006

Christoph Probst Gymnasium Gilching

High school diploma · Gilching, Germany

Certifications & licenses

Dipl. Sound Engineer

Akademie Deutsche Pop

Profile

Created

August 2025

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Frequently asked questions

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Where is Alessio based?

Alessio is based in Leipzig, Germany.

What languages does Alessio speak?

Alessio speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Alessio have?

Alessio has at least 19 years of experience. During this time, Alessio has worked in at least 11 different roles and for 12 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Alessio may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Alessio be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Alessio would be well-suited for roles such as: Founder (Team), CEO, Creative Director: Music and Sound Design, Concept Developer, Project Manager.

What is Alessio's latest experience?

Alessio's most recent position is Founder (Team), CEO, Creative Director: Music and Sound Design at Active Fungus Studios.

What companies has Alessio worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Alessio has worked for Active Fungus Studios, Agenturgruppe METZLER VATER - The Experience Group (METZLER VATER LIVE GmbH), and Self-employed.

Which industries is Alessio most experienced in?

Alessio is most experienced in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Arts and Crafts, and Professional Services. Alessio also has some experience in Information Technology (IT) and Advertising.

Which business areas is Alessio most experienced in?

Alessio is most experienced in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Production/Manufacturing. Alessio also has some experience in Product Development, Sales, and Customer Service.

Which industries has Alessio worked in recently?

Alessio has recently worked in industries like Media, Entertainment and Publishing, Arts and Crafts, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas has Alessio worked in recently?

Alessio has recently worked in business areas like Operations, Project Management, and Production/Manufacturing.

What is Alessio's education?

Alessio attended LMU Munich for Economics, Musicology.

Does Alessio have any certificates?

Alessio has 1 certificate: Dipl. Sound Engineer.

What is the availability of Alessio?

Alessio is immediately available for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Alessio?

Alessio's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.