Rolls-Royce Appoints Jozef Kaban As The Head Of Design
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Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has appointed Jozef Kaban as the new design chief. 46-year-old Kaban who was earlier the Head of Design Studio at its parent company- BMW started working with the Group two years back in 2017. Kaban started his career as a car designer with the Volkswagen Group after he graduated from the Royal College of Art, London in 1997 and in 1998 he got the project lead for the iconic Bugatti Veyron.
On Kaban’s joining, Torsten Muller-Otvos, Chief Executive Officer, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars said, “I am delighted to announce that Jozef Kaban has been appointed Head of Design. He is an exceptionally talented designer with a strong track record and a wide breadth of ability. It is testament to the success of our business that, as the world’s leading luxury house, we are able to attract the world’s very best design talent.” He continued, “This is an exciting time for our brand and I look forward to welcoming Jozef to the Rolls-Royce family.”
Prior to joining the BMW Group, Kaban worked as a lead designer of Exterior roles, first at Audi AG and then Skoda Auto.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is Jozef Kaban’s previous experience before joining Rolls-Royce?
What is Jozef Kaban’s previous experience before joining Rolls-Royce?
Before this appointment, Jozef Kaban was the Head of Design Studio at BMW, Rolls-Royce's parent company. He also held lead designer roles at Audi AG and Skoda Auto prior to joining the BMW Group.
Q.When did Jozef Kaban start working with the BMW Group?
When did Jozef Kaban start working with the BMW Group?
Jozef Kaban began working with the BMW Group two years ago in 2017. He has now moved within the group to take on the Head of Design role at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars.
Q.What is a notable project Jozef Kaban led earlier in his career?
What is a notable project Jozef Kaban led earlier in his career?
Earlier in his career, Jozef Kaban secured the project lead for the iconic Bugatti Veyron. This was in 1998, after he started as a car designer with the Volkswagen Group.
Q.What did the CEO of Rolls-Royce say about Kaban’s appointment?
What did the CEO of Rolls-Royce say about Kaban’s appointment?
Torsten Muller-Otvos, CEO, expressed delight, calling Kaban an exceptionally talented designer with a strong track record. He stated it reflects Rolls-Royce's success in attracting top design talent.
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