Geely Design Establishes UK Design and Innovation Studio

• Renowned designer #wayneburgess to lead #geely Design UK

• New Studio in the heart of the British #automotive landscape

February 1st 2019, Coventry UK. #geely #auto Group (Geely Auto) today announced that leading British designer #wayneburgess will be joining #geely Design, the Group’s global network of design studios.

Wayne Burgess will join the newly established #geely Design UK as Head of Design and Vice President, based at the new design centre located in Coventry, the centre of the British #automotive industry.

Geely Design UK will expand to include around 100 designers and support staff within the next five years and will have the remit to support in-house design functions of #geely #auto Group portfolio of brands. This will include #geely #auto, LYNK & CO, PROTON, Lotus, as well as support for the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC).

Geely Design is a global network of design studios that support #geely #auto Group, with studios in Shanghai, Gothenburg, Barcelona, California, and Coventry. It has over 900 members of staff and the network is well positioned to support #geely #auto Group’s portfolio of brands with global input and strong international aesthetic value.

Peter Horbury, the Executive Vice President of Design for #geely #auto Group, said:

“The addition of #geely Design UK showcases Geely’s commitment to the UK and also shows Britain’s leading position in the areas of creativity and design. Wayne brings with him a wealth of experience in premium car design which will help us develop our brands.”

Wayne Burgess, Vice President of #geely Design UK, said:

“Geely Design has moved quickly to establish itself over the past five years, growing to become one of the strongest teams in the #automotive design field. I am looking forward to working closely with Peter and the wider #geely Design team.”

Wayne Burges Resume:

Coventry University – 1988 – 1992 Bachelor of Arts in Industrial Design and Transportation

LTI Carbodies – 1992 – 1995 – Senior Designer

Omni Design – 1995 – 1997 – Design Manager

Jaguar Land Rover – 1997 – 1999 – Principal Designer

Aston Martin Lagonda – 1999 – 2001 – Senior Design Manager

Jaguar Land Rover – 2001 – 2018 – Chief Designer + Design Director