Insider sources claim that Volkswagen is replacing its design boss, Jozef Kaban, with Bentley’s design chief, Andreas Mindt.
The news comes via Automotive News Europe‘s sister publication Autmobilwoche, which says that Mindt will begin his new role on February 1. Replacing Mindt at Bentley will be Tobias Suehlmann, who is currently in charge of exterior design at Bentley. He joined the company in October 2021 but has previous experience with Aston Martin, Bugatti, McLaren, and the VW brand.
According to unnamed sources, Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schaefer deemed the change necessary as he was not impressed with some of Kaban’s designs. Kaban will be given a new role elsewhere in the Volkswagen Group.