Gianni Colonello is the new Head of Lancia Design, a role until now held directly by Jean-Pierre Ploué, Chief Design Officer of Stellantis. Colonello was responsible for Lancia’s Interior Design from 2021 to 2024, and played a key role in defining the brand’s new design language, leading the creation of the interiors of the new Ypsilon, the Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept and the Italian brand’s entire new range.
From 2012 to 2021 Gianni Colonello was Chief Designer Interiors at Maserati, overseeing the development of concept cars and production cars for the Trident marque. The designer previously had a two-year stint at FCA North America’s Design Center as Interior Designer and began his professional career at Fiat Auto in 2002, working for several brands within the Design Center and holding positions of increasing responsibility. After classical studies, Colonello graduated in Architecture at the I.U.A.V. in Venice.
