CALTY Design Research, Toyota’s North American design group with offices in Newport Beach, California, and Ann Arbor, Michigan, has announced a change in management. Kevin Hunter, who has been with CALTY for more than 42 years and president for 18, has been named executive design director Toyota North America, CALTY. Hunter will continue to oversee all aspects of CALTY’s design studio in Ann Arbor, Michigan, focusing on Toyota’s North American product development and manufacturing design, working with Toyota’s operations in Japan and North America. He will also serve as an executive consultant to CALTY.
Ian Cartabiano, formerly CALTY’s Vice President of Advanced Design, has been promoted to President of CALTY and will oversee CALTY’s Advanced Design Studio in Newport Beach, California, working with the group on concepts for the Toyota and Lexus brands. Cartabiano began his career at CALTY in 1997 and has held several positions, including chief designer of the studio, CALTY, and president and design director, Toyota Europe Design and Development. Hunter and Cartabiano will report to Simon Humphries, Chief Branding Officer and Head of Design, Toyota Motor Company.
