Sep 24 2014
Gerry McGovern
Design Director and Chief Creative Officer of Land Rover
Gerry McGovern is recognised as one of the world’s leading automotive designers. As Design Director and Chief Creative Officer for Land Rover, Gerry creates some of the world’s most distinctive and desirable vehicles. Gerry is also a member of the Jaguar Land Rover Executive Committee. His wider remit is to guide all aspects of visual communications ensuring a consistent look and feel between vehicles and identity of the brand. He and his team are in the process of creating an entire new generation of Land Rovers, redefining the brand and building on established heritage to make the product range relevant to the 21st Century including the phenomenally successful Range Rover Evoque. Gerry is currently leading the team to develop opportunities to grow the business into new areas.
“One of the most accomplished automotive designers”
With a background in industrial and automotive design, Gerry began his career at Chrysler in Detroit, before returning to the UK as a Senior Designer for Peugeot and later joining the Rover Group. Through this period he was the lead designer of the critically acclaimed MGF sports car, the Land Rover Freelander and the third generation Range Rover. Gerry then moved to the Ford Motor Company to head up and rejuvenate the Lincoln-Mercury brands, before returning to the UK to run a design consultancy in London. Gerry is an authority on modern architecture and furniture as well as a collector of contemporary art.[/expand]
Gerry will share his insights on how to bring vision and strategy to your business through the art of great design and the process of improvement. He also shares his passion for design, the importance of creating a unique design language and its effect on our environment. Gerry shares his vision of the luxury goods market and why it can be replicated in any city around the world.[/expand]
His enlightening presentations are delivered with clarity and humour, and he will engage with audiences on every level at prestigious events around the globe.[/expand]
Topics
10 Reasons Why Great Design Can Change the Way Your Business Works
The Importance of an Integrated Approach
Evolution or Revolution ? How Do You Take the Best and Make it Better
How to Transform Your Business from the Man Who Transformed Land Rover
The Business of Luxury
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