00:27 15-04-2026
McLaren names Kemal Kürik as head of design
McLaren appoints Kemal Kürik, former Ford designer, as new head of design to influence high-performance lineup. Learn about his experience and impact.
McLaren has appointed Kemal Kürik as its new head of design. Kürik previously worked at Ford, where he contributed to models like the Ford Mustang, Focus, and Mondeo.
With over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, Kürik has recently been involved in projects for the premium brand Lincoln and worked within the Ford Performance division.
This appointment comes amid personnel changes at McLaren. The previous designer, Tobias Süßmann, has moved to Porsche, as has former McLaren head Michael Leiters. The new design chief is expected to bring his experience with dynamic and sporty models to the table, which could influence the development of the brand's high-performance lineup.
McLaren continues to refresh its strategy and strengthen its team to maintain its position in a segment where the best cars and leading global sports car manufacturers compete.