Travis Weerts departs VML Perth; returns to Dilate Digital for head of technology role

CB Exclusive – After a massive year in 2024 acquiring Aligned Agency and moving into its new state-of-the-art Fremantle office—with a training facility and video production studio primed for human-first content production at scale—Dilate Digital is kicking off 2025 by bringing back a familiar face. 

The agency has announced the return of Travis Weerts, rejoining Dilate as head of technology.

Following a standout career at global creative powerhouses like Meerkats, Wunderman Thompson, and VML, Weerts brings a proven track record in creative technology, innovation, and the integration of cutting- edge solutions spanning UI/UX, AI, and more. His comeback underlines Dilate’s commitment to staying at the forefront of emerging tech and signals the next wave of growth for the fast-expanding agency.

Weerts originally joined Dilate in 2018 and was a pivotal part of that early chapter. Since then, he’s made waves across some of the world’s most respected agencies, deepening his expertise in automation, user experience, and emerging technologies. His return marks a milestone moment, as Dilate continues to invest in a people-first environment while delivering next-level results for its clients.

“Dilate’s vision, mission, and values have always stood out to me, but it’s the people-first approach that makes this agency truly special,” says Weerts. “I’m excited to bring my experience back to Dilate and lead its technology function into the future—focusing on innovation, automation, and efficiency through both existing and emerging technologies.”

In his new role, Weerts will spearhead initiatives around automation, operational efficiency, and agentic workforces—tapping into advanced AI and emerging tech to make sure Dilate can continue to say “YES!” to new possibilities. His leadership will help deliver more for clients while embodying Dilate’s founding principle of creating business and being better everyday.

Says Bodie Czeladka, founder of Dilate Digital: “Having Travis back is a massive win for Dilate and our clients, his blend of creativity and tech expertise will supercharge our momentum as industry leaders.
“He lives and breathes our core value of being ‘better everyday’, and his return shows how strong our culture and vision truly are.”

Dilate’s latest investment in leadership—hot on the heels of acquiring Aligned Agency and launching its state-of-the-art Fremantle hub—really emphasises its unwavering focus on delivering best-in-class solutions at the intersection of performance marketing and brand-focused creative production.

Dilate is poised to supercharge authentic, human-first content production at scale. With Weerts at the helm of technology, clients can expect the agency to continue blazing new trails in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

For more information about Dilate Digital and its services, please visit: https://www.dilate.com.au

Pictured L-R: Travis Weerts, Bodie Czeladka, Tom Parker