Tata Motors announces Martin Uhlarik as the new Global Design Head

Tata Motors announces Martin Uhlarik as the new Global Design Head. Mr Uhlarik was till recently Head of Design for Tata Motors European Technical Centre. But now, he takes over his new role from Mr Pratap Bose who has chosen to left the company.

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Commenting on this Mr Guenter Butschek, CEO & MD, Tata Motors said, “I am delighted to announce the appointment of Martin Uhlarik as the new Global Design Head of Tata Motors. Martin is an experienced automobile designer with deep domain knowledge of design, a keen understanding of international trends and extensive operational experience with leading automobile companies in several geographies. His rich experience and expertise will inspire our teams to further enhance our vehicle design philosophy and language. I take this opportunity to also thank Pratap for his services and wish him the best for the future.”

In the path of the 27-year career, Mr Uhlarik has been involved in the design of successful nameplates with leading global OEMs. He joined Tata Motors in 2016 as Head of Design, UK; he has led the development of the Impact 3 generation of vehicles. As for what he would be doing, Mr Uhlarik will continue to operate from TMETC in the UK. He will lead teams in the three Tata Motors Design centres in Coventry, Turin and Pune. He will report to Mr Shailesh Chandra, President, Passenger Vehicle Business Unit, Tata Motors.

He has a degree in Industrial Design from the Ontario College of Art and Design University in Toronto, Canada in 1993 and a degree in Transportation Design from Art Center College of Design in Vevey, Switzerland in 1994.

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