Munich. The BMW Group introduced its new design team
under Chief Designer Adrian van Hooydonk. Jozef Kabaň will be
responsible for design for the core BMW brand, while Domagoj Dukec
will head the design team for BMW i and BMW M vehicles.
Jozef Kabaň, 44, from Slovakia, joins the BMW Group design team after
holding various positions in the Volkswagen Group. Domagoj Dukec, 41,
has been with the BMW Group since 2010, where his responsibilities
have included exterior design for the BMW brand and, most recently,
BMW i design
“I am looking forward to this strengthening of the BMW Group design
team,” said Adrian van Hooydonk. “Both Jozef Kabaň and Domagoj Dukec
bring the experience, talent and vision we need for the future
direction of our design.”
Karim Habib, who was responsible for BMW brand design, had previously
left the company of his own accord. “We naturally respect Karim
Habib’s decision and wish him every success in his new business
endeavours,” added Adrian van Hooydonk.