Rolls-Royce has appointed a new design director for the luxury car brand. The legendary British luxury car manufacturer has hired former head of design at BMW, Anders Warming, as its new Director of Design.
The 48 Year Warming will operate in his new role at Rolls-Royce from July 1. He currently works at Warming Design, a company he founded around two years ago.
Warming has almost 20 years of experience in the automotive industry and has played a key role in leading positions in the BMW Group. He was Head of Design at MINI and Exterior Chief Designer at BMW. In addition to the BMW Group, Warming has also worked with other auto giants such as Volkswagen.
In response to his new appointment, Anders Warming said: “It is an enormous privilege and a humbling experience to be asked to take on this role. Personally, I am very excited to be with Rolls-Royce and fully embraced the challenges obliged, which result from this great task. ” and historical brand on the way to the future. “
Torsten Müller-Otvos, Chairman of the Board of Management of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said: “It is a great pleasure for me to welcome a person with the depth of the experience and creativity of Anders Warming to the Rolls-Royce family. He will play a key role in determining our future aesthetic direction and making our customers’ dreams and wishes come true. Anders joins us to challenge the fundamental design principles of Sir Henry to drive the full electrification of our brand that will shape Rolls-Royce for decades to come Royce himself who have guided us for over 100 years. “
“Becoming Director of Design for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars is the most prestigious and challenging assignment in the luxury industry. It offers unique opportunities for innovative creativity, imagination and exploration of new genres. I have no doubt that Anders with his extraordinary Der A wealth of experience and talent will stand out in his new role and we are all looking forward to working with him at Rolls-Royce, “said Müller-Otvos.
Adrian van Hooydonk, Senior Vice President at BMW Group Design, said: “Anders Warming has a proven track record as an extremely creative and passionate designer with an eye for detail and craftsmanship. Since then, he has spent most of his career on our design team I’m sure , he will integrate very quickly. “
Warming will replace Jozef Kaban as the new Head of Design at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. Kaban left his position within six months of joining the luxury car brand to return to his former employer, Volkswagen Group, as head of design.