Klaus Zyciora
Klaus Zyciora | |
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_in_2019_at_IAA_2019_IMG_0220.jpg) Klaus Zyciora at International Motor Show Germany 2019 | |
| Born | Klaus Bischoff December 13, 1961 |
| Occupation | Automotive designer |
| Notable work | Volkswagen ID. series |
| Spouse | Janine Zyciora[1] |
Klaus Zyciora (né Bischoff; born 13 December 1961) is a German automotive designer and the Head of Volkswagen Group Design since April 2020.
Early life
Zyciora was born on December 13, 1961 in Hamburg, Germany.[1]
Career
Zyciora studied industrial design at Braunschweig University of Art. He graduated in 1989 and began working at Volkswagen as an automotive interior designer.[2] His first project at the company was designing the interior of the Volkswagen Golf Mk4. He later became Exterior Designer and Concept Designer at Volkswagen before becoming Head of Interior Design in 2000 then Head of Exterior Design in 2002, before becoming Head of Design (for the Volkswagen marque) and Executive Director in 2007.[1]
In April 2020, Zyciora was promoted to Head of Design for the Volkswagen Group as a whole,[3] with his previous position being taken over by Jozef Kabaň.[4]
Zyciora is the designer of all current Volkswagen ID. series production models; the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.6,[5] as well as the ID. Buggy concept.[6]
Personal life
Zyciora is married to his wife Janine Zyciora, Spokesperson Design Communications at Volkswagen Group, whom he gets his surname from.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Curriculum vitae: Klaus Zyciora". Volkswagen Newsroom. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Wittich, Holger (5 December 2019). "Klaus Bischoff übernimmt von Mauer". Auto Motor und Sport. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Gallina, Eric (4 December 2019). "Klaus Bischoff to Head VW Group Design". Form Trends. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Gooderham, Michael (5 December 2019). "Who's Where: Klaus Bischoff promoted, Jozef Kabaň to join VW". Car Design News. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Koch, Christoph (2019). "Klaus Bischoff: Alles auf eine Karte". Brand Eins. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
- ^ Kacher, Georg (25 December 2019). "Volkswagen ID Buggy Review: We Drive the Electric Beach Buggy!". Motor Trend. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
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