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june 05, 2019 - Jaguar Land Rover
Legendary Jaguar Director of Design Ian Callum departs after 20 years; Julian Thomson named as successor
- Jaguar’s #iancallum to leave role of Director of #design after 20 years
- Award-winning saloon, sports car and SUV designs have transformed Jaguar’s vehicle range
- Julian Thomson promoted to Director of #design, effective 01 July 2019
- Ian to continue to work with Jaguar as a #design Consultant
Since joining Jaguar in 1999, Ian has built a world-class creative #design team, established a new #design philosophy and revived the range with award-winning designs. These include F-TYPE – Jaguar’s first two-seater sports car since the iconic E-type – the XE, XF and XJ saloons, and the marque’s first SUVs – F-PACE, E-PACE and most recently the all-electric I-PACE, which in April was crowned 2019 World Car of the Year, World Car #design of the Year and World Green Car.
I have had an incredible career at Jaguar. One of my biggest highlights was creating XF because it represented the beginning of a new era moving Jaguar from tradition to contemporary #design – it was a significant turning point in our story. Designing the F-TYPE was a dream come true for me, and I-PACE was an opportunity to create something hugely innovative that would really challenge the perception of Jaguar – and its success is testament to just how far the brand has come. I came into this role with a mission to take Jaguar #design back to where it deserved to be. It has taken 20 years, but I believe I have achieved what I set out to do. Given the strength of both our products and the #design team I feel that now is the right time to move on, both personally and professionally, and explore other #design projects. Designing Jaguar cars was a lifelong dream for me and I’m delighted to remain involved as a consultant for the brand. I have worked closely with #julianthomson for 18 years – he is a hugely talented designer and absolutely the right person to lead Jaguar #design into its next chapter.
IAN CALLUMJAGUAR DIRECTOR OF DESIGNIan spent the first 12 years of his career at Ford #design Studios, moving on to become Chief Designer of TWR #design, where he was responsible for the Aston Martin DB7, Vanquish and DB9. Widely regarded as one of the world’s foremost #automotive #design talents, in 2005 Ian was awarded the title of Royal Designer for Industry from the RSA. In 2014 he received the Minerva Medal – the highest accolade bestowed by the Chartered Society of Designers, awarded for a lifetime’s achievement in #design.
The contribution #iancallum has made to Jaguar’s industry-leading #design reputation cannot be over-stated. Ian stands for the most forward-thinking, rule-breaking and emotive approach to #automotive #design. He has created a new Jaguar #design language – and his passion for Jaguar has seen the range completely transformed during his 20 years in charge. Innovative, beautiful, future-facing and true to our pioneering heritage, Jaguar’s current and award-winning cars are testament to Ian’s dedication – you can see his ‘signature’ in each and every one. In my view, the World Car #design of the Year winning F-TYPE, F-PACE and I-PACE – true game changers – are perhaps his greatest achievements. I believe they will be future icons. Both personally, and on behalf of everyone at Jaguar, I would like to thank Ian for all he has done, and I am delighted he has committed to continue to be Jaguar’s brand ambassador as a #design consultant. I’d also like to congratulate Julian in his new position as Director of #design. Now is Julian’s time to shape his team, and the next generation of Jaguars. I am excited about the future for Jaguar, and Julian continuing the brand’s position as a world-leader in #automotive #design.
PROF. DR RALF SPETHJAGUAR LAND ROVER CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICERAs Creative #design Director, #julianthomson has been responsible for establishing the future strategic #design direction for the brand. Since joining Jaguar in 2000, he has overseen the development of the #design concepts for the entire current product range. Julian began his career at Ford in Dunton, England, before moving to Lotus, where he became Head of #design, then Chief of Exteriors at Volkswagen Group's Concept #design Centre.
I'm honoured to take up the position of Director of #design, Jaguar. It will be a great privilege to lead such a talented team, and continue to build on our success. #automotive #design has always been fast moving, but today it is changing at a rate faster than ever before. I'm passionate about ensuring Jaguar #design leads that change, and the cars that will drive our future.
JULIAN THOMSONJAGUAR CREATIVE #design DIRECTOR
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