Beijing (Gas Goo) – On October 7, legacy Chinese automaker Changan Automobile announced that it has appointed Klaus Giciola as vice president, with a special focus on global design.
Klaus Giciola.Photo provided by: Changan Automobile
Notably, prior to this role, Klaus Giciola held the position of Vice President and Head of Global Design at Volkswagen Group, bringing extensive experience in automotive design to Changan. Ta.
Klaus Giciola said: “Changan has already demonstrated its ability to provide first-class products and services to customers around the world. The key to this will be to stand out from the rest,” he said, expressing his determination to embark on this new journey. “I will introduce the Changan brand and products through excellence and great design. My mission is to captivate the hearts of customers around the world with amazing brand identity, design and experience.”
Klaus Zyciora has over 30 years of experience in automotive design and management. During his tenure with the Volkswagen Group, he oversaw the design aspects of 12 brands, including Volkswagen, Audi and Porsche, and actively participated in the design of various models and star cars that achieved worldwide success. , has led. His contribution also extended to the creation of the 4th generation Volkswagen Family Design Series.
In today’s globalization situation, Changan Automobile’s design hub serves as a crucial element for the company’s success, displaying an international professional layout. Changan Automobile currently employs more than 17,000 engineering professionals from more than 30 countries around the world. The company has strategically established “10 locations in 6 countries” for global collaborative research and development spanning China, Italy, Japan, the UK, the US and Germany.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of Changan Automobile’s European Design Center and the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the Japan Design Center. Changan’s robust global design platform, coupled with its open corporate culture, provides Klaus Zyciora with a solid foundation for contribution.
