Saab Automobile appoints new Head of Design
Michael Mauer has been appointed new Head of Design at Saab Automobile AB in Trollhättan, Sweden. In his new position, Michael Mauer will be responsible for the development of the exterior and interior styling of Saab's future car models.
Michael Mauer joins Saab from MCC Smart GmbH in Germany, where he was the head of the design department. His earlier positions include General Manager of the design department at Mercedes-Benz in Stuttgart, where he worked on the styling of the Mercedes SLK, SL and A-class, and General Manager at the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studio in Japan.
Michael Mauer will report directly to President and CEO Peter Augustsson. He takes up his new post during the spring.