Christopher Bangle cars

Name Christopher Bangle
Born October 14, 1956
Qualification Masters degree in Industrial Design
Companies Opel, Fiat and BMW
Best known works Opel Junior concept, Fiat Coupé, the entire BMW line-up and the Gina concept.

born in Ravenna, Ohio (USA)

1972 – 1975

Wausau West High School, Wisconsin

1975– 1977

University of Wisconsin,

Liberal Arts Studies

1977 – 1981

Art Center College of Design,
Pasadena (Bachelor of Science with Honors)
Masters Degree in Industrial Design

1978 – 1981

Assistant Designer bei Hartkopf Associates

1981 - 1985

Adam Opel AG, Interieur Designer,

since 1983 Deputy Head of the Interieur Design Studio

1985 – 1992

Fiat Centro Stile
January 1992
bis September 1992 Director Fiat Centro Stile / Design

October 1, 1992

to February 2009

Director of Design BMW Group

Christopher Bangle has had a lasting impact on the identity of BMW Group's brands," Dr. Klaus Draeger, a member of BMW's board of development, said in a statement. "His contribution to the company's success has been decisive, and together with his teams he has mapped out a clear and aesthetic route to the future."

He is the Chief of Design for BMW Group, responsible for design strategy and conception across all BMW's brands including Mini and Rolls Royce. Bangle was raised in Wausau, Wisconsin, and attended the Wausau West High School. After considering becoming a Methodist minister, Bangle attended the Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.