A new vision for the future

“I find it extremely satisfying to work for a luxury brand and to transform the expectation of the customer into what I consider a sculpture with an interior living habitat,” explains Stefan.

It’s a holistic view of car design that he developed during a five-year stint as Design Director at Audi, but his automotive experience is just part of a bigger picture. To design at this level requires a much more comprehensive vision – one based on a remarkable breadth of influences.

“Yesterday, I was at the Vogue exhibition in London. Fashion changes much faster than car design and it’s a huge inspiration for me. I also love to look at fine art architecture – even aircraft design.”

This vision for Bentley’s future designs is rooted in a clear idea of what makes the brand unique.

“For me, it’s the beauty of a fantastic exterior concealing innovations and craftsmanship that push the product itself forward. It’s this combination of technology and aesthetics that, in the end, makes Bentley extraordinary.”

Reflecting on his own journey, Stefan concludes: “…throughout my career, my dream has been to work for a legendary British car brand. Finally it has come true.”