Luc Donckerwolke, the man responsible for the styling of many Lamborghini models of recent times such as the Gallardo and Murcielago as well as plenty of Seat vehicles including the IBE and Tribu studies, has been named new Director of Design at Bentley replacing Dirk van Braeckel who moves to Volkswagen Group design directed by Walter de Silva.
The 47-year old designer from Belgium joins Bentley from his role as Head of Advanced Design for Volkswagen Group where he was appointed just last year.
“Luc Donckerwolke brings a wealth of design talent to Bentley,” said Walter de Silva, Head of Volkswagen Group Design. “His extensive experience makes him the ideal person to take forward Bentley’s future design language, at a time when the company has significant plans for new models.”
“I would like to thank Dirk van Braeckel for the significant contribution he has made to Bentley. He has overseen the evolution of the Bentley brand and the development of the new generation Continental family and the flagship Mulsanne. I look forward to him joining the team at Volkswagen Group design,” he added.
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