Michael Mauer is the new head of design at the Volkswagen Group. The German designer as of 1 January 2023 will replace Klaus Zyciora, who is leaving the company to take up duties outside the German group, Volkswagen explained in a statement. Michael Mauer will also retain his position as head of Porsche Design.
“Klaus has demonstrated his skills as an excellent designer, strong team leader and forward-thinking creative for more than 30 years,” said Oliver Blume, CEO of the Volkswagen Group. “Working with his team, he has defined Volkswagen’s design and strengthened our brands for the future. We would like to thank Klaus Zyciora for everything he has done and wish him all the best for the future.”
Klaus Zyciora
Klaus Zyciora has worked on a very broad portfolio of models: among others, Golf generations VI to VIII and the entire new ID family of electric cars. The German designer began his career at Volkswagen as Interior Designer in 1989, became Head of Interior Design in 2000 and Head of Exterior Design in 2002. In 2007 he assumed the position of Executive Director of Volkswagen Design and led a team of more than 600 designers. In 2020, he became Head of Design of the Volkswagen Group.
Michael Mauer began his career at Mercedes-Benz in 1986, holding various positions until 2000, including projects for the A-Class, SLK and SL as well as the design centre for Smart. He moved to Saab as Executive Design Director in 2000 and became Head of Advanced Design at General Motors Europe in 2003. He has been Director of the Porsche Style Centre since 2004 and is responsible for the styling of the 2007 Porsche Cayenne, Panamera, 918 Spyder, 911 and Taycan electrics.
